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 | $9,000 | 21.76 | 2.42 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,600 | 21.55 | 2.24 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,300 | 20.29 | 2.18 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,300 | 20.01 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 21.76 | 2.42 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,300 | 20.01 | 2.41 |
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $6,500 | 14.97 | 2.30 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,600 | 21.55 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 10.02 | 2.04 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,100 | 9.49 | 1.86 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,600 | 9.01 | 1.96 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,800 | 8.50 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
| Jhonny Pereda | SEA | $2,500 | 6.19 | 2.48 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,800 | 6.39 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,500 | 10.91 | 1.98 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 10.02 | 2.04 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,100 | 9.83 | 1.61 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,600 | 9.79 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,900 | 8.44 | 2.91 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,400 | 9.06 | 2.67 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $6,200 | 9.86 | 1.59 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.84 | 1.86 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 9.24 | 2.01 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $7,000 | 8.89 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 7.54 | 2.69 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,500 | 8.73 | 2.49 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,600 | 8.64 | 2.40 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 7.22 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.67 | 1.64 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 9.51 | 1.67 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,800 | 9.30 | 1.94 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $3,000 | 7.61 | 2.54 |
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,900 | 9.02 | 2.31 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 10.76 | 1.99 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,600 | 9.59 | 1.71 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 8.71 | 1.85 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,200 | 8.46 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.55 | 2.98 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 6.93 | 2.66 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 11.94 | 1.96 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 11.18 | 1.96 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,900 | 11.08 | 1.88 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.64 | 1.77 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 10.57 | 1.82 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.56 | 1.92 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,200 | 10.49 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.46 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.78 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,800 | 7.73 | 2.76 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 7.29 | 2.70 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,600 | 9.18 | 2.55 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.54 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,400 | 8.62 | 2.54 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,800 | 9.53 | 2.51 |
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.