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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,600 | 22.49 | 2.62 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 20.87 | 2.24 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 19.51 | 2.05 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $9,700 | 18.75 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,600 | 22.49 | 2.62 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 20.87 | 2.24 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $8,100 | 17.71 | 2.19 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $7,300 | 15.52 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,700 | 9.13 | 1.94 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $8,600 | 9.11 | 1.06 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 9.03 | 1.56 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 8.24 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,000 | 5.56 | 2.78 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,300 | 5.60 | 2.44 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,200 | 7.65 | 2.39 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 6.81 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,700 | 10.99 | 1.93 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 10.77 | 1.89 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,200 | 9.59 | 2.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,900 | 9.47 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,000 | 5.56 | 2.78 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 9.16 | 2.62 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.87 | 2.19 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 9.57 | 1.71 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,100 | 9.51 | 2.32 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.38 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,300 | 7.81 | 2.37 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 5.88 | 2.35 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,100 | 9.51 | 2.32 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.87 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 9.72 | 1.80 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,600 | 9.23 | 1.65 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,500 | 9.12 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,900 | 8.12 | 2.80 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 6.27 | 2.61 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.16 | 1.67 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.06 | 1.74 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 8.18 | 3.15 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 7.66 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 8.18 | 3.15 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,000 | 5.27 | 2.63 |
| Leo Jimenez | MIA | $2,100 | 5.17 | 2.46 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,800 | 6.66 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.66 | 1.94 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.03 | 1.78 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 10.93 | 1.82 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,100 | 10.55 | 2.57 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.52 | 1.73 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,100 | 10.33 | 1.69 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $5,100 | 10.10 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,300 | 7.72 | 3.36 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,500 | 7.81 | 3.12 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,800 | 8.45 | 3.02 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,300 | 9.78 | 2.96 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 7.46 | 2.76 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
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.