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 | 39.86 | 4.11 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,500 | 39.45 | 3.76 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $8,800 | 36.77 | 4.18 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,600 | 35.22 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,600 | 35.22 | 4.63 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $8,800 | 36.77 | 4.18 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,700 | 39.86 | 4.11 |
| Griffin Canning | SD | $7,200 | 28.50 | 3.96 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 14.28 | 3.66 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,400 | 13.78 | 4.05 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,100 | 13.72 | 3.35 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,600 | 13.47 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.52 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,700 | 11.31 | 4.19 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,700 | 11.15 | 4.13 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 13.64 | 4.13 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 13.47 | 3.45 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 12.52 | 3.38 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.35 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 13.64 | 4.13 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.87 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.35 | 3.78 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 8.79 | 3.51 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 14.03 | 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 | 11.88 | 3.39 |
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 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.92 | 3.90 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 14.63 | 4.18 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 13.40 | 3.53 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 13.01 | 3.25 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.67 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $2,800 | 12.33 | 4.40 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 14.63 | 4.18 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 12.24 | 3.71 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.67 | 3.62 |
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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 | 14.72 | 3.87 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 14.57 | 4.70 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.00 | 3.42 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 13.91 | 4.22 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.82 | 3.14 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 13.72 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 14.57 | 4.70 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $2,200 | 10.15 | 4.61 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,800 | 12.60 | 4.50 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.28 | 4.24 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 13.91 | 4.22 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,400 | 9.82 | 4.09 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 10.17 | 4.07 |
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.