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 | $10,400 | 39.46 | 3.79 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,000 | 38.12 | 3.47 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,200 | 36.32 | 3.56 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $10,600 | 36.15 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $7,300 | 29.33 | 4.02 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $7,800 | 29.56 | 3.79 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,400 | 39.46 | 3.79 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $8,600 | 31.38 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 14.47 | 3.37 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,800 | 13.10 | 3.45 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,800 | 12.81 | 3.37 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.41 | 4.00 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,100 | 12.14 | 3.92 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 14.32 | 4.21 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,600 | 13.12 | 2.85 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.68 | 3.16 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 14.32 | 4.21 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.52 | 3.81 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 10.59 | 3.78 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.98 | 3.56 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.52 | 3.13 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.46 | 3.46 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.34 | 3.34 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.90 | 3.97 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 11.96 | 3.86 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 11.87 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.18 | 3.94 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.66 | 3.42 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.19 | 3.11 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.18 | 3.94 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.89 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 8.70 | 3.63 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,300 | 8.28 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 15.82 | 3.60 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 14.95 | 3.56 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.71 | 3.77 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 14.40 | 3.43 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.18 | 3.46 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.07 | 3.52 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.99 | 3.59 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 13.93 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steward Berroa | PHI | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.49 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,500 | 11.07 | 4.43 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.47 | 4.30 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,500 | 10.65 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 11.43 | 4.23 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 11.94 | 4.12 |
| Wade Meckler | LAA | $2,900 | 11.92 | 4.11 |
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.