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 | 22.30 | 2.65 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,100 | 21.37 | 2.12 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,100 | 19.89 | 2.19 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,200 | 19.25 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,400 | 22.30 | 2.65 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,100 | 19.89 | 2.19 |
| Griffin Canning | SD | $6,900 | 14.96 | 2.17 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,100 | 21.37 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,600 | 10.72 | 1.92 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $9,800 | 10.34 | 1.05 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $9,000 | 10.13 | 1.13 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 8.99 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,400 | 6.64 | 2.76 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.67 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
| 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 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,600 | 10.72 | 1.92 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $6,200 | 10.53 | 1.70 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $9,800 | 10.34 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,200 | 7.74 | 3.52 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,700 | 7.84 | 2.90 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 7.02 | 2.81 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $3,000 | 8.32 | 2.77 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 10.12 | 1.81 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $9,200 | 9.61 | 1.04 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 8.98 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 7.10 | 2.45 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,400 | 7.84 | 2.31 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,000 | 8.95 | 2.24 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 6.03 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.62 | 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 | 9.16 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.63 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,200 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 6.15 | 2.56 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,500 | 8.97 | 2.56 |
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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 | 10.05 | 2.39 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,900 | 9.63 | 1.96 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $6,600 | 9.32 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 6.61 | 2.87 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,000 | 5.21 | 2.61 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.20 | 2.58 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,100 | 5.26 | 2.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.03 | 1.82 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $8,400 | 11.26 | 1.34 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $9,600 | 11.13 | 1.16 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,400 | 10.96 | 2.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.51 | 1.67 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 10.44 | 1.63 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,100 | 10.28 | 1.69 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,200 | 10.23 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,300 | 6.83 | 2.97 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,100 | 6.18 | 2.94 |
| Adolis Garcia | PHI | $2,600 | 7.55 | 2.90 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 8.04 | 2.68 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,900 | 7.72 | 2.66 |
| David Fry | CLE | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,200 | 5.77 | 2.62 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,500 | 6.54 | 2.62 |
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.