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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,500 | 22.17 | 2.33 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,500 | 20.82 | 2.45 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,200 | 20.29 | 2.21 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,700 | 20.04 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,500 | 20.82 | 2.45 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,500 | 22.17 | 2.33 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,200 | 20.29 | 2.21 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,700 | 20.04 | 2.07 |
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 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,700 | 8.68 | 1.85 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,000 | 8.28 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
| Jhonny Pereda | SEA | $2,300 | 5.54 | 2.41 |
| Daniel Susac | SF | $3,300 | 7.86 | 2.38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,600 | 9.10 | 2.53 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,000 | 7.29 | 2.43 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 9.96 | 1.84 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 9.48 | 1.86 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,300 | 8.13 | 2.46 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,500 | 7.67 | 2.19 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,600 | 5.52 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 9.93 | 1.77 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $9,400 | 9.63 | 1.02 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.28 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,500 | 7.34 | 2.94 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,300 | 8.29 | 2.51 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.50 | 2.50 |
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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 | 9.83 | 1.93 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.52 | 1.80 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 8.51 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Miguel Andujar | SD | $3,500 | 8.00 | 2.29 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,200 | 7.21 | 2.25 |
| Gage Workman | DET | $2,900 | 6.50 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 12.16 | 2.10 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.98 | 1.74 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 10.48 | 1.78 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.37 | 1.73 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $5,000 | 10.34 | 2.07 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,800 | 10.02 | 2.09 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,500 | 9.66 | 1.76 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Castellanos | SD | $2,500 | 7.42 | 2.97 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,600 | 7.56 | 2.91 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,800 | 8.09 | 2.89 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 6.91 | 2.76 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,800 | 7.47 | 2.67 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,500 | 8.83 | 2.52 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,500 | 8.75 | 2.50 |
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.