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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 20.67 | 2.18 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,200 | 17.23 | 2.10 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,800 | 16.65 | 1.89 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,300 | 16.25 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baz | BAL | $7,200 | 16.19 | 2.25 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,300 | 16.25 | 2.23 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 20.67 | 2.18 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $6,800 | 14.64 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,200 | 9.57 | 1.54 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 9.02 | 2.15 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,400 | 8.31 | 2.44 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,600 | 7.81 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Jackson | MIN | $2,000 | 5.52 | 2.76 |
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.66 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,500 | 13.59 | 2.09 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 10.85 | 1.84 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,200 | 9.72 | 2.31 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,100 | 9.63 | 3.11 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 8.42 | 2.81 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 7.27 | 2.80 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,100 | 5.89 | 2.80 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 9.98 | 2.27 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $4,000 | 8.65 | 2.16 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,800 | 8.48 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,600 | 7.43 | 2.86 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 8.09 | 2.79 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 9.98 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 10.24 | 1.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.18 | 1.62 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $4,300 | 9.69 | 2.25 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,200 | 9.40 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,400 | 7.54 | 3.14 |
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,300 | 6.31 | 2.74 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,100 | 5.72 | 2.72 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,700 | 6.92 | 2.56 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,900 | 9.34 | 1.91 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,800 | 9.21 | 2.42 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 8.07 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,300 | 7.37 | 3.20 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 8.07 | 2.88 |
| Donovan Walton | LAA | $2,800 | 7.08 | 2.53 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 11.08 | 1.82 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,300 | 11.05 | 2.08 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,300 | 10.71 | 1.70 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $5,800 | 10.25 | 1.77 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,900 | 10.15 | 2.60 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,800 | 9.93 | 2.07 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,700 | 9.41 | 1.65 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,500 | 9.21 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Fairchild | CLE | $2,000 | 7.00 | 3.50 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 7.17 | 3.12 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,900 | 9.01 | 3.11 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 8.13 | 2.90 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,400 | 6.91 | 2.88 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,200 | 6.33 | 2.88 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,000 | 5.75 | 2.87 |
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.