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 | $8,500 | 22.19 | 2.61 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,700 | 22.07 | 2.06 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,000 | 20.72 | 2.07 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $10,500 | 20.32 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,500 | 22.19 | 2.61 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $7,700 | 18.37 | 2.39 |
| Matthew Liberatore | STL | $5,700 | 12.40 | 2.18 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $7,200 | 14.96 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 11.68 | 2.05 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,500 | 9.70 | 1.76 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.16 | 2.29 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $4,300 | 8.77 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Gasper | BOS | $2,200 | 7.00 | 3.18 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.46 | 2.69 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 6.21 | 2.48 |
| Elias Diaz | KC | $2,600 | 6.45 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 11.68 | 2.05 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 10.75 | 1.92 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 10.28 | 1.71 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,600 | 10.19 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Gasper | BOS | $2,200 | 7.00 | 3.18 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,300 | 7.26 | 3.16 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 7.50 | 3.00 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,600 | 10.19 | 2.83 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,200 | 10.40 | 2.00 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 9.73 | 1.74 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 8.85 | 1.97 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 8.51 | 2.50 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 8.33 | 2.38 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,200 | 7.30 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.11 | 1.79 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 10.55 | 1.68 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $5,100 | 9.65 | 1.89 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,900 | 8.99 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 5.18 | 2.59 |
| Braden Shewmake | HOU | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,000 | 10.08 | 2.02 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.58 | 1.84 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,700 | 9.29 | 1.98 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,900 | 9.07 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 7.61 | 3.46 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 7.70 | 2.85 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 11.81 | 2.00 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.47 | 1.91 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.38 | 1.75 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 10.47 | 1.61 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,000 | 10.46 | 2.09 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,500 | 10.37 | 2.30 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,200 | 9.91 | 2.36 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,200 | 9.64 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 8.34 | 3.33 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,600 | 8.39 | 3.23 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,200 | 6.94 | 3.16 |
| Nick Castellanos | SD | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,500 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,400 | 6.57 | 2.74 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,700 | 7.33 | 2.71 |
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.