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 | $10,900 | 41.66 | 3.82 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,900 | 39.00 | 3.94 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,400 | 37.85 | 3.64 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,700 | 33.85 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,900 | 39.00 | 3.94 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,900 | 41.66 | 3.82 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,400 | 37.85 | 3.64 |
| Jack Kochanowicz | LAA | $8,800 | 30.77 | 3.50 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 13.70 | 4.15 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.67 | 3.50 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.79 | 4.00 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,800 | 12.41 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,800 | 12.41 | 4.43 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 12.29 | 4.39 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 13.70 | 4.15 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 12.74 | 3.64 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.83 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 12.74 | 3.64 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.83 | 3.51 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.18 | 3.88 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.18 | 3.93 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 11.21 | 3.20 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,400 | 11.06 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.18 | 3.93 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.18 | 3.88 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.77 | 3.85 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $2,900 | 9.80 | 3.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 14.27 | 3.86 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 13.69 | 3.91 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.53 | 3.39 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 11.57 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 13.69 | 3.91 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 14.27 | 3.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.38 | 3.79 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 11.57 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 15.13 | 3.52 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 14.26 | 3.40 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 14.06 | 3.12 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 12.64 | 4.36 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,600 | 12.11 | 3.36 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,300 | 12.02 | 3.64 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,800 | 11.97 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,000 | 10.46 | 5.23 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,200 | 10.50 | 4.77 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 12.64 | 4.36 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,800 | 11.97 | 4.28 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,700 | 11.17 | 4.14 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.97 |
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.