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 | 23.74 | 2.79 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,700 | 22.09 | 2.06 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,000 | 22.01 | 2.45 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,000 | 20.96 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,500 | 23.74 | 2.79 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $7,700 | 18.96 | 2.46 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,000 | 22.01 | 2.45 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,700 | 15.99 | 2.39 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.79 | 1.89 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,500 | 9.88 | 1.80 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.32 | 2.12 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.20 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.66 | 2.74 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,100 | 5.29 | 2.52 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 6.21 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 11.00 | 1.96 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.79 | 1.89 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,800 | 10.36 | 1.79 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,600 | 10.19 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 7.19 | 2.88 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,600 | 10.19 | 2.83 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.66 | 2.74 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 9.90 | 1.77 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,200 | 9.83 | 1.89 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 8.90 | 1.98 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 8.85 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,400 | 6.47 | 2.70 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 8.85 | 2.53 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.12 | 1.79 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 10.34 | 1.64 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $5,100 | 9.65 | 1.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,900 | 8.83 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,500 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Braden Shewmake | HOU | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.82 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,000 | 10.09 | 2.02 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.37 | 1.80 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,700 | 9.30 | 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 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 6.94 | 2.77 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 6.72 | 2.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.62 | 1.79 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 11.59 | 1.96 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.47 | 1.91 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,600 | 7.98 | 3.07 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,700 | 7.68 | 2.85 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.84 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,000 | 8.43 | 2.81 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,700 | 7.48 | 2.77 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,400 | 6.57 | 2.74 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,500 | 6.77 | 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.