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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,800 | 21.47 | 2.44 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,400 | 19.97 | 2.12 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,200 | 18.32 | 2.23 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,300 | 18.31 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,800 | 21.47 | 2.44 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,200 | 18.32 | 2.23 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,000 | 15.25 | 2.18 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,400 | 19.97 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 10.57 | 1.96 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,000 | 9.86 | 1.64 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,600 | 9.61 | 2.09 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,900 | 9.52 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 7.47 | 2.99 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.66 | 2.69 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Joey Bart | ATL | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 11.67 | 1.80 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,100 | 11.53 | 1.89 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.69 | 1.78 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 10.57 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 7.47 | 2.99 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 8.17 | 2.92 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,300 | 6.70 | 2.91 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,300 | 9.51 | 2.88 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,400 | 10.92 | 2.48 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 9.47 | 1.66 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 9.11 | 2.02 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 9.01 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,400 | 10.92 | 2.48 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.43 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,100 | 7.54 | 2.43 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $9,000 | 10.45 | 1.16 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.13 | 1.63 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,300 | 10.03 | 2.33 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,200 | 9.92 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,700 | 7.76 | 2.87 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.80 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,800 | 7.28 | 2.60 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,200 | 9.35 | 2.92 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $7,400 | 9.06 | 1.22 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $8,000 | 8.85 | 1.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 8.42 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 7.34 | 3.06 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,200 | 9.35 | 2.92 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
| Donovan Walton | LAA | $2,900 | 7.61 | 2.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 12.48 | 1.98 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 11.17 | 2.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.92 | 1.88 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 10.48 | 1.69 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $10,000 | 10.22 | 1.02 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,800 | 10.09 | 2.66 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.05 | 1.79 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,900 | 10.01 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 8.45 | 3.13 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,200 | 9.96 | 3.11 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,700 | 8.04 | 2.98 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,300 | 6.50 | 2.83 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,900 | 8.18 | 2.82 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,500 | 9.86 | 2.82 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,500 | 9.68 | 2.77 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.75 |
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.