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 | 20.01 | 2.27 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,300 | 18.05 | 1.94 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,400 | 17.38 | 1.85 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,200 | 16.81 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,800 | 20.01 | 2.27 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,000 | 15.70 | 2.24 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,200 | 16.81 | 2.05 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $8,200 | 16.78 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 10.57 | 1.96 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,000 | 10.10 | 1.68 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 9.72 | 1.68 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,600 | 9.61 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 7.86 | 3.14 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,700 | 6.96 | 2.58 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,900 | 7.13 | 2.46 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,200 | 5.28 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,100 | 11.53 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 10.93 | 1.68 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $5,900 | 10.62 | 1.80 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 10.57 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Meneses | ATH | $2,000 | 6.58 | 3.29 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 7.86 | 3.14 |
| Rowdy Tellez | ATL | $2,000 | 6.11 | 3.05 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 8.33 | 2.97 |
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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 | 9.67 | 1.70 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 9.24 | 2.01 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 9.01 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.93 | 2.55 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,400 | 10.92 | 2.48 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,200 | 10.38 | 2.00 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,300 | 10.03 | 2.33 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 9.68 | 1.83 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,300 | 9.30 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,300 | 6.78 | 2.95 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,700 | 7.76 | 2.87 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 6.41 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $7,400 | 9.41 | 1.27 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,200 | 9.41 | 2.94 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,200 | 9.41 | 2.94 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,100 | 8.11 | 2.61 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $3,000 | 7.31 | 2.44 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,300 | 7.95 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 12.48 | 1.98 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 11.35 | 2.06 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.92 | 1.88 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 10.48 | 1.69 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,200 | 10.24 | 1.97 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $10,000 | 10.22 | 1.02 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,800 | 10.09 | 2.66 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,900 | 10.08 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Perez | CWS | $2,100 | 6.86 | 3.26 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 8.11 | 3.00 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,700 | 7.96 | 2.95 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,700 | 7.85 | 2.91 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,300 | 6.66 | 2.90 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,900 | 8.38 | 2.89 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,500 | 9.86 | 2.82 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,100 | 5.88 | 2.80 |
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.