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 | $11,000 | 22.03 | 2.00 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,500 | 21.43 | 2.26 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,000 | 19.09 | 2.12 |
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $10,600 | 17.91 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,500 | 21.43 | 2.26 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,000 | 19.09 | 2.12 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,000 | 22.03 | 2.00 |
| Patrick Corbin | TOR | $6,300 | 11.78 | 1.87 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $9,800 | 9.78 | 1.00 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.32 | 2.12 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 8.99 | 1.87 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 8.67 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,700 | 7.86 | 2.91 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 5.58 | 2.54 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.34 | 2.54 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,100 | 5.30 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,500 | 11.98 | 2.66 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,300 | 10.20 | 1.93 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $9,800 | 9.78 | 1.00 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $9,000 | 9.44 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,700 | 7.86 | 2.91 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,500 | 11.98 | 2.66 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 5.58 | 2.54 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.34 | 2.54 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,900 | 9.80 | 1.66 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 9.28 | 1.75 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 8.89 | 1.81 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $5,400 | 8.36 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | COL | $3,000 | 7.18 | 2.39 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,000 | 7.08 | 2.36 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,300 | 7.00 | 2.12 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,800 | 8.05 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 10.33 | 1.91 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 10.29 | 1.81 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 9.72 | 1.94 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $9,600 | 9.31 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,800 | 7.82 | 2.79 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 7.04 | 2.71 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 6.01 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,800 | 10.13 | 1.03 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $4,100 | 9.22 | 2.25 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,900 | 9.12 | 1.86 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,700 | 8.60 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,400 | 8.20 | 2.41 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 5.19 | 2.25 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $4,100 | 9.22 | 2.25 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,200 | 7.17 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.63 | 1.94 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 11.31 | 1.89 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 10.18 | 2.99 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,500 | 10.16 | 1.85 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,600 | 10.03 | 1.79 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,000 | 9.62 | 1.60 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $4,100 | 9.60 | 2.34 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 9.55 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 10.18 | 2.99 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,900 | 7.74 | 2.67 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,400 | 6.33 | 2.64 |
| Eloy Jimenez | TOR | $2,000 | 5.18 | 2.59 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,300 | 5.89 | 2.56 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,300 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
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.