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 | $11,000 | 39.63 | 3.60 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $10,400 | 36.93 | 3.55 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 36.40 | 3.83 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,200 | 34.72 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $7,000 | 32.06 | 4.58 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 36.40 | 3.83 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $7,500 | 28.18 | 3.76 |
| Noah Schultz | CWS | $7,900 | 29.48 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 15.45 | 3.68 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 13.14 | 3.29 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,300 | 13.03 | 3.95 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,300 | 13.03 | 3.95 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,000 | 11.83 | 3.94 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 13.19 | 4.12 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.65 | 3.33 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 12.42 | 2.96 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 11.79 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 13.19 | 4.12 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,600 | 8.68 | 3.34 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.65 | 3.33 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 11.79 | 3.27 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.74 | 3.35 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 12.74 | 3.64 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 11.99 | 2.92 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 11.98 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 11.30 | 4.18 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,700 | 10.98 | 4.07 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 11.98 | 3.74 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 10.30 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 13.08 | 3.44 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.45 | 3.19 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.55 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.14 | 3.75 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 8.84 | 3.54 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 10.09 | 3.48 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 15.98 | 3.80 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.51 | 3.72 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.47 | 3.53 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.08 | 3.20 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,900 | 13.79 | 3.54 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.61 | 3.40 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,700 | 13.14 | 3.55 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,100 | 12.81 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 12.31 | 4.56 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 12.07 | 4.31 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 11.77 | 4.06 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,600 | 10.54 | 4.05 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 12.31 | 3.97 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,800 | 10.98 | 3.92 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,400 | 9.38 | 3.91 |
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.