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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 22.56 | 2.37 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,600 | 21.58 | 2.51 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 18.67 | 1.99 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,500 | 18.54 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,600 | 21.58 | 2.51 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 22.56 | 2.37 |
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $7,600 | 17.35 | 2.28 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,500 | 18.54 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,100 | 9.13 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,600 | 8.93 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,300 | 10.92 | 2.06 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,800 | 10.19 | 2.12 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,400 | 9.90 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,600 | 7.32 | 2.81 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,400 | 6.39 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 10.35 | 1.82 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.26 | 2.05 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 9.91 | 1.87 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 9.24 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $3,200 | 8.14 | 2.54 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,100 | 5.14 | 2.45 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,500 | 7.93 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 9.95 | 1.84 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.72 | 1.77 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 9.72 | 1.57 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,700 | 9.66 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,800 | 7.77 | 2.77 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,100 | 8.18 | 2.64 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 11.43 | 1.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.74 | 1.91 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,100 | 9.33 | 1.83 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,100 | 8.84 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,300 | 6.10 | 2.65 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 11.45 | 1.71 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $5,000 | 11.35 | 2.27 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 11.10 | 1.79 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.89 | 1.68 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,700 | 10.69 | 2.27 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,100 | 10.26 | 1.68 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,100 | 10.24 | 1.68 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,700 | 10.18 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,100 | 7.53 | 3.59 |
| Jorge Barrosa | ARI | $2,100 | 6.09 | 2.90 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,400 | 9.80 | 2.88 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,200 | 6.15 | 2.79 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.71 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,700 | 7.33 | 2.71 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,300 | 6.13 | 2.67 |
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.