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 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,400 | 37.52 | 3.61 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,900 | 36.09 | 3.65 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,700 | 33.85 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,900 | 41.66 | 3.82 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,900 | 36.09 | 3.65 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,400 | 37.52 | 3.61 |
| Jack Kochanowicz | LAA | $8,800 | 30.79 | 3.50 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 13.75 | 4.17 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.29 | 3.41 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 13.06 | 4.35 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.79 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 13.06 | 4.35 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 12.08 | 4.32 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,800 | 11.85 | 4.23 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 13.75 | 4.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 11.28 | 3.22 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.61 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,400 | 7.53 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.61 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 11.28 | 3.22 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,400 | 7.53 | 3.14 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.10 | 3.85 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.84 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.19 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 11.46 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.19 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.10 | 3.85 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.84 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $2,900 | 9.80 | 3.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 14.76 | 4.22 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 14.27 | 3.86 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.79 | 3.46 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 14.76 | 4.22 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 14.27 | 3.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,800 | 10.17 | 3.63 |
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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 | 13.97 | 3.10 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,000 | 12.25 | 4.08 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 12.23 | 4.08 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,600 | 12.11 | 3.36 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,300 | 12.04 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,800 | 12.01 | 4.29 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,700 | 11.17 | 4.14 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,000 | 12.25 | 4.08 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 12.23 | 4.08 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,000 | 11.68 | 3.89 |
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.