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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,500 | 22.02 | 2.32 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,000 | 19.51 | 1.77 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,000 | 19.02 | 2.11 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $11,600 | 17.46 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,500 | 22.02 | 2.32 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,000 | 19.02 | 2.11 |
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $6,800 | 12.22 | 1.80 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,000 | 19.51 | 1.77 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $9,800 | 10.00 | 1.02 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 8.97 | 1.87 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 8.91 | 2.02 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 8.67 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,000 | 5.57 | 2.79 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,600 | 6.97 | 2.68 |
| P.J. Higgins | CIN | $2,200 | 5.67 | 2.58 |
| 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 | 10.03 | 1.89 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $9,800 | 10.00 | 1.02 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,200 | 9.20 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,000 | 5.57 | 2.79 |
| Lenyn Sosa | TOR | $2,600 | 7.21 | 2.77 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,600 | 6.97 | 2.68 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,500 | 11.98 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,900 | 10.01 | 1.70 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 8.85 | 1.81 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 8.63 | 1.63 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $5,400 | 8.36 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | COL | $3,000 | 7.73 | 2.58 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| 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 | 7.83 | 2.80 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 7.16 | 2.75 |
| 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 | 9.41 | 2.29 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,900 | 8.69 | 1.77 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,700 | 8.61 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,400 | 8.20 | 2.41 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 5.83 | 2.33 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $4,100 | 9.41 | 2.29 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 4.41 | 2.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.51 | 1.92 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 11.10 | 1.85 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,500 | 10.16 | 1.85 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,600 | 10.03 | 1.79 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 9.76 | 2.22 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $4,100 | 9.70 | 2.37 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,500 | 9.69 | 2.15 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $4,200 | 9.55 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Jones | MIL | $2,000 | 6.26 | 3.13 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,200 | 6.84 | 3.11 |
| Luis Matos | MIL | $2,500 | 7.23 | 2.89 |
| Will Brennan | SF | $2,000 | 5.72 | 2.86 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,700 | 7.49 | 2.77 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,100 | 5.80 | 2.76 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,000 | 5.23 | 2.62 |
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.