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 | $9,700 | 42.56 | 4.39 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,500 | 39.61 | 3.77 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $8,800 | 37.55 | 4.27 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,600 | 35.68 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,600 | 35.68 | 4.69 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,700 | 42.56 | 4.39 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $8,000 | 34.23 | 4.28 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $8,800 | 37.55 | 4.27 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 14.28 | 3.66 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,100 | 13.67 | 3.33 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,600 | 13.43 | 2.92 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 13.38 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 13.38 | 4.46 |
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.40 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.30 | 4.24 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,700 | 11.13 | 4.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 12.48 | 3.37 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.35 | 3.78 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.35 | 3.78 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.05 | 3.62 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 14.01 | 3.26 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.34 | 4.11 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 11.82 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.34 | 4.11 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 14.63 | 4.18 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 13.79 | 3.63 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 13.01 | 3.25 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $2,800 | 12.96 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $2,800 | 12.96 | 4.63 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 14.63 | 4.18 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.95 | 3.70 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 13.79 | 3.63 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 16.26 | 3.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 14.87 | 4.02 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,800 | 14.67 | 3.86 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 14.60 | 4.71 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 14.08 | 4.27 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.00 | 3.42 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.84 | 3.15 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.63 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,100 | 12.17 | 5.80 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,000 | 11.43 | 5.72 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $2,200 | 11.44 | 5.20 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 14.60 | 4.71 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,800 | 12.84 | 4.59 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,600 | 11.85 | 4.56 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,300 | 10.18 | 4.43 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 14.08 | 4.27 |
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.