Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,300 | 40.04 | 4.31 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,600 | 38.23 | 3.61 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,600 | 34.80 | 3.63 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,300 | 33.51 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,300 | 40.04 | 4.31 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $7,500 | 29.59 | 3.94 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $7,600 | 28.63 | 3.77 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,600 | 34.80 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 13.84 | 3.46 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 12.58 | 2.99 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.24 | 3.31 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 12.17 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,000 | 11.58 | 5.79 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 12.17 | 4.51 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,700 | 11.88 | 4.40 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,200 | 9.61 | 4.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.58 | 3.70 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.52 | 3.79 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 11.95 | 3.14 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 11.49 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 11.41 | 4.07 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.52 | 3.79 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 7.88 | 3.75 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.58 | 3.70 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 14.53 | 3.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.37 | 3.34 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.58 | 3.49 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 12.54 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 14.53 | 3.93 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 11.41 | 3.57 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 11.95 | 3.51 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.58 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 13.98 | 4.24 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.65 | 3.42 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 12.33 | 4.25 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 11.95 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 12.33 | 4.25 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 13.98 | 4.24 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,300 | 8.83 | 3.84 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 15.90 | 3.78 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.79 | 3.29 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 14.72 | 4.09 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.63 | 3.57 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,000 | 14.24 | 7.12 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.23 | 3.47 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 13.98 | 2.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.96 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,000 | 14.24 | 7.12 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | MIA | $2,100 | 10.77 | 5.13 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,200 | 10.84 | 4.93 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 12.97 | 4.47 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,600 | 11.46 | 4.41 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 12.54 | 4.32 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,700 | 11.44 | 4.24 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,800 | 11.81 | 4.22 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.