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 | $10,400 | 39.41 | 3.79 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,100 | 38.41 | 3.46 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,700 | 36.79 | 3.44 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $10,900 | 35.11 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,100 | 32.49 | 4.01 |
| Jose Quintana | COL | $6,300 | 24.13 | 3.83 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $10,400 | 39.41 | 3.79 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,800 | 25.39 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 15.14 | 3.88 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,500 | 14.32 | 4.09 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 13.61 | 3.09 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.44 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,900 | 13.18 | 4.54 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Elias Diaz | KC | $2,000 | 8.58 | 4.29 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,700 | 11.57 | 4.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 12.87 | 2.99 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.42 | 3.26 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 11.27 | 3.22 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 10.61 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.78 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,700 | 9.96 | 3.69 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.61 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.41 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 14.32 | 3.87 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.85 | 3.46 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,200 | 12.39 | 3.87 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,000 | 8.02 | 4.01 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,700 | 10.52 | 3.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 14.32 | 3.87 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,200 | 12.39 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.66 | 3.72 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 12.52 | 3.29 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.19 | 3.93 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.56 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.19 | 3.93 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.66 | 3.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 15.90 | 3.98 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.31 | 3.40 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 15.08 | 3.68 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 14.00 | 3.25 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 13.67 | 3.80 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 13.49 | 4.35 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,100 | 12.95 | 4.18 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,000 | 12.65 | 6.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,000 | 12.65 | 6.32 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 11.22 | 5.10 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,300 | 10.75 | 4.67 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 13.49 | 4.35 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 11.42 | 4.23 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,100 | 12.95 | 4.18 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.03 | 4.15 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,100 | 8.41 | 4.00 |
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.