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 | $9,700 | 22.39 | 2.31 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,600 | 21.73 | 1.87 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 21.65 | 2.28 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,000 | 19.26 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,700 | 22.39 | 2.31 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 21.65 | 2.28 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,000 | 19.26 | 1.93 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,600 | 21.73 | 1.87 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,000 | 10.35 | 2.07 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 9.70 | 2.55 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 9.15 | 2.18 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,500 | 9.07 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,700 | 7.31 | 2.71 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,500 | 9.07 | 2.59 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.67 | 2.58 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 9.70 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,700 | 10.37 | 1.82 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,000 | 10.35 | 2.07 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,600 | 9.81 | 1.75 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,900 | 9.81 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,400 | 9.33 | 2.74 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,700 | 7.31 | 2.71 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,500 | 9.07 | 2.59 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.67 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,300 | 9.48 | 1.79 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,200 | 8.98 | 1.73 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,000 | 8.82 | 2.21 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 8.39 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,400 | 5.31 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.91 | 1.80 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 8.87 | 2.47 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,800 | 8.80 | 1.83 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 8.55 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 8.55 | 3.42 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,200 | 8.52 | 2.66 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,900 | 7.46 | 2.57 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 7.06 | 2.52 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 11.05 | 2.40 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 10.86 | 1.13 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $9,000 | 9.69 | 1.08 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,500 | 8.71 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 7.40 | 3.53 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 8.52 | 2.75 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.57 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,400 | 5.84 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,100 | 10.72 | 1.76 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.63 | 1.63 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 10.27 | 1.71 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $7,400 | 9.59 | 1.30 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,500 | 9.29 | 2.06 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,400 | 9.22 | 1.71 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $4,500 | 9.20 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Church | STL | $3,100 | 8.34 | 2.69 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,000 | 7.94 | 2.65 |
| Bryce Teodosio | LAA | $2,000 | 5.17 | 2.58 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,100 | 5.23 | 2.49 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,800 | 6.76 | 2.42 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
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.