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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,200 | 20.29 | 2.21 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,500 | 20.00 | 2.35 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,700 | 19.90 | 2.05 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,500 | 19.58 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,500 | 20.00 | 2.35 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,200 | 20.29 | 2.21 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $7,300 | 15.57 | 2.13 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,500 | 19.58 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 9.58 | 1.81 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,400 | 9.07 | 2.06 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,200 | 8.25 | 1.96 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,000 | 8.10 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 7.18 | 2.87 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,200 | 6.06 | 2.76 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.99 | 2.72 |
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,400 | 6.47 | 2.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,500 | 11.45 | 2.08 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 9.58 | 1.81 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,300 | 9.24 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 7.18 | 2.87 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,200 | 6.18 | 2.81 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,200 | 6.06 | 2.76 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.99 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 10.12 | 1.98 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 9.96 | 1.84 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,000 | 9.41 | 1.88 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.39 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,500 | 7.67 | 2.19 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,700 | 8.03 | 2.17 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,200 | 6.69 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 9.90 | 1.77 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $9,400 | 9.51 | 1.01 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.48 | 1.55 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.03 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,500 | 6.71 | 2.69 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,200 | 5.64 | 2.56 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.56 | 2.52 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.46 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,800 | 9.95 | 2.07 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 9.64 | 1.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.52 | 1.80 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $3,900 | 8.28 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | BAL | $2,400 | 7.63 | 3.18 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.64 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 5.50 | 2.62 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 6.07 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 10.48 | 1.78 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.37 | 1.73 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,800 | 9.98 | 2.08 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,500 | 9.66 | 1.76 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,200 | 9.37 | 2.23 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 9.33 | 1.46 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,400 | 9.30 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,000 | 8.29 | 4.14 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 7.48 | 3.12 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,800 | 8.67 | 3.09 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,500 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,800 | 7.47 | 2.67 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,600 | 6.92 | 2.66 |
| Ryan Waldschmidt | ARI | $3,400 | 8.99 | 2.64 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
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.