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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,400 | 23.81 | 2.83 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,100 | 21.45 | 2.12 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $8,500 | 20.44 | 2.41 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,100 | 20.31 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,400 | 23.81 | 2.83 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $8,500 | 20.44 | 2.41 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,100 | 20.31 | 2.23 |
| Griffin Canning | SD | $6,900 | 15.05 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $9,800 | 10.30 | 1.05 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $9,000 | 10.27 | 1.14 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $4,000 | 9.91 | 2.48 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 9.28 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.99 | 3.00 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,800 | 10.97 | 1.89 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $6,200 | 10.53 | 1.70 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $9,800 | 10.30 | 1.05 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $9,000 | 10.27 | 1.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,200 | 7.74 | 3.52 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.99 | 3.00 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 7.47 | 2.99 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $3,000 | 8.32 | 2.77 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 10.09 | 1.90 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $9,200 | 9.58 | 1.04 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 8.98 | 1.83 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,000 | 8.95 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,400 | 7.78 | 2.29 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,000 | 8.95 | 2.24 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 6.01 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.61 | 1.74 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $5,100 | 9.32 | 1.83 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 9.12 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.63 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,500 | 8.97 | 2.56 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,100 | 7.43 | 2.40 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.58 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 11.14 | 1.86 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 10.35 | 2.46 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,900 | 9.83 | 2.01 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $7,200 | 9.61 | 1.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.39 | 2.66 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,000 | 5.17 | 2.59 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 10.35 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.03 | 1.82 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $8,400 | 11.22 | 1.34 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $9,600 | 11.15 | 1.16 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,400 | 10.96 | 2.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.65 | 1.69 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 10.43 | 1.63 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,100 | 10.29 | 1.69 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,200 | 10.22 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.10 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $3,200 | 9.71 | 3.03 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 9.03 | 3.01 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,300 | 6.80 | 2.96 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $2,900 | 8.53 | 2.94 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,100 | 6.18 | 2.94 |
| Jarred Kelenic | CWS | $2,000 | 5.81 | 2.91 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,300 | 6.48 | 2.82 |
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.