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 | $9,300 | 39.38 | 4.23 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,400 | 37.96 | 3.65 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $10,200 | 36.72 | 3.60 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,000 | 32.60 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 39.38 | 4.23 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $8,200 | 32.06 | 3.91 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $8,400 | 32.09 | 3.82 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,400 | 37.96 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 15.58 | 3.46 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 14.22 | 3.95 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 14.14 | 3.82 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,500 | 14.07 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.70 | 4.38 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.13 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,500 | 14.07 | 4.02 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 14.34 | 4.22 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 12.50 | 3.13 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.09 | 3.18 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.02 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 14.34 | 4.22 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 10.37 | 3.84 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.02 | 3.76 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 11.33 | 3.43 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 13.14 | 3.98 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 12.95 | 3.16 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,800 | 12.80 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 13.14 | 3.98 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 11.06 | 3.81 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.07 | 3.89 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.93 | 3.31 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.34 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 10.26 | 4.10 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 9.59 | 3.99 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.07 | 3.89 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,900 | 16.11 | 4.13 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 15.76 | 3.75 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 14.70 | 3.50 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 14.45 | 3.52 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.38 | 3.51 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,300 | 13.67 | 3.18 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.52 | 3.22 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,700 | 13.19 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,700 | 12.87 | 4.77 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 12.83 | 4.58 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 13.06 | 4.50 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.96 | 4.47 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 10.79 | 4.32 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 11.39 | 4.22 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,900 | 16.11 | 4.13 |
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.