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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,800 | 23.25 | 2.64 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,300 | 22.26 | 2.68 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,000 | 21.89 | 2.74 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,000 | 21.69 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,000 | 21.89 | 2.74 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,300 | 22.26 | 2.68 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,800 | 23.25 | 2.64 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $7,500 | 17.75 | 2.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.70 | 1.88 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 9.67 | 1.86 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,800 | 8.60 | 1.79 |
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $4,200 | 8.27 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 6.68 | 2.90 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 7.86 | 2.62 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 5.64 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.70 | 1.88 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 10.38 | 1.82 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,700 | 10.27 | 1.80 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,100 | 9.81 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 8.14 | 3.13 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 6.68 | 2.90 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,300 | 9.09 | 2.75 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 9.48 | 1.93 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $8,600 | 9.20 | 1.07 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,700 | 8.96 | 2.42 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 8.88 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,000 | 7.75 | 2.58 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 7.47 | 2.58 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,700 | 8.96 | 2.42 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,400 | 8.23 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.12 | 1.69 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 9.37 | 1.59 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 9.32 | 1.86 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $4,200 | 9.25 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 7.40 | 2.96 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,600 | 7.61 | 2.93 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 7.68 | 2.74 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.65 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,200 | 10.52 | 2.02 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.76 | 1.95 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,700 | 9.17 | 1.95 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,700 | 8.68 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 6.62 | 3.15 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 6.49 | 2.82 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.55 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,300 | 5.63 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 12.58 | 2.06 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,600 | 10.52 | 1.88 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.49 | 1.64 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.34 | 1.85 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,400 | 9.72 | 2.21 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,100 | 9.65 | 3.11 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,600 | 9.44 | 2.05 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $6,000 | 9.37 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,200 | 7.56 | 3.44 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,600 | 8.87 | 3.41 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,100 | 9.65 | 3.11 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,000 | 9.34 | 3.11 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,400 | 7.42 | 3.09 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,600 | 7.47 | 2.87 |
| Ryan Waldschmidt | ARI | $2,800 | 7.97 | 2.85 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
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.