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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 24.62 | 2.65 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,500 | 21.16 | 2.23 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,400 | 20.57 | 2.45 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,200 | 19.98 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 24.62 | 2.65 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,400 | 20.57 | 2.45 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,000 | 18.97 | 2.37 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $6,300 | 14.04 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 10.64 | 2.01 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 9.88 | 1.86 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,800 | 9.51 | 1.98 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,900 | 9.03 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,400 | 6.20 | 2.58 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 11.04 | 2.08 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,100 | 10.77 | 2.11 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 10.64 | 2.01 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 10.55 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,500 | 9.96 | 2.85 |
| Gavin Sheets | SD | $3,000 | 8.35 | 2.78 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,400 | 9.66 | 2.19 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 9.61 | 1.75 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 9.24 | 1.89 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 8.76 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 7.81 | 2.30 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,400 | 7.83 | 2.30 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 7.66 | 2.25 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 6.31 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.44 | 1.71 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 9.76 | 1.65 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 9.54 | 1.83 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,200 | 8.91 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,400 | 8.76 | 3.65 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,200 | 7.86 | 2.46 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 7.43 | 2.40 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 5.93 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 9.72 | 1.91 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.66 | 1.72 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $3,500 | 9.27 | 2.65 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,100 | 9.04 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 7.10 | 3.09 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,000 | 5.88 | 2.94 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,600 | 6.90 | 2.66 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.54 | 1.78 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 11.03 | 1.87 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 10.91 | 1.88 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.75 | 1.71 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.04 | 1.83 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,900 | 10.02 | 2.04 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,700 | 9.85 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $2,500 | 8.45 | 3.38 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,000 | 6.51 | 3.25 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.21 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,200 | 7.00 | 3.18 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,600 | 8.14 | 3.13 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,600 | 7.62 | 2.93 |
| Billy Cook | PIT | $2,500 | 7.34 | 2.93 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,200 | 6.37 | 2.89 |
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.