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 | $10,100 | 40.63 | 4.02 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,200 | 39.71 | 4.32 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $10,400 | 39.54 | 3.80 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,000 | 37.29 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $6,000 | 30.54 | 5.09 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,200 | 39.71 | 4.32 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,100 | 40.63 | 4.02 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,100 | 32.16 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,800 | 13.91 | 3.66 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.90 | 3.56 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 13.72 | 3.71 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 13.15 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.83 | 4.17 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,700 | 11.05 | 4.09 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.06 | 4.02 |
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,500 | 9.76 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 11.74 | 2.86 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.59 | 3.13 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 11.14 | 3.38 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 10.56 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.78 | 3.76 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,500 | 9.41 | 3.76 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 10.56 | 3.52 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,100 | 7.12 | 3.39 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.98 | 3.42 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.14 | 3.03 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,500 | 12.03 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,700 | 11.56 | 4.28 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.07 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 10.54 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.86 | 3.74 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 13.07 | 4.09 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 13.07 | 4.09 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.86 | 3.74 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 16.59 | 4.25 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,800 | 15.05 | 3.96 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 14.04 | 3.19 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 13.98 | 4.23 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.65 | 3.59 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,900 | 12.79 | 4.41 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,700 | 12.58 | 4.66 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,300 | 12.33 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,400 | 11.47 | 4.78 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,000 | 9.32 | 4.66 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,700 | 12.58 | 4.66 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,600 | 12.10 | 4.65 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,600 | 12.08 | 4.65 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,000 | 9.07 | 4.54 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,600 | 11.69 | 4.50 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 10.61 | 4.42 |
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.