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 | $10,400 | 39.76 | 3.82 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 37.90 | 4.03 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,300 | 35.11 | 3.78 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $8,500 | 33.43 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 37.90 | 4.03 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $8,500 | 33.43 | 3.93 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $10,400 | 39.76 | 3.82 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,300 | 35.11 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 14.51 | 3.72 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,500 | 13.08 | 3.74 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.01 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.54 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.06 | 4.02 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.78 | 3.45 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.40 | 3.54 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 12.12 | 3.37 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 11.47 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,700 | 10.09 | 3.74 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.40 | 3.54 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.78 | 3.45 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 12.12 | 3.37 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 13.71 | 3.92 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.38 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.18 | 3.12 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 11.85 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 13.71 | 3.92 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.88 | 3.75 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 10.24 | 3.66 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,000 | 10.87 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,900 | 13.12 | 3.36 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.04 | 3.34 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.03 | 3.17 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 8.71 | 3.63 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 9.73 | 3.61 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 10.16 | 3.50 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 15.68 | 3.65 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 14.57 | 3.64 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.45 | 3.52 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 14.05 | 3.34 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 13.97 | 3.49 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,300 | 13.83 | 4.19 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 13.72 | 3.19 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,600 | 11.41 | 4.39 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.66 | 4.36 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,600 | 11.22 | 4.32 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,200 | 9.28 | 4.22 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,300 | 13.83 | 4.19 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,600 | 10.75 | 4.13 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.08 |
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.