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 | 36.74 | 3.95 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $10,200 | 33.73 | 3.31 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,400 | 33.03 | 3.18 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,000 | 32.14 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 36.74 | 3.95 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $8,400 | 32.09 | 3.82 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $7,900 | 28.38 | 3.59 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $8,000 | 27.85 | 3.48 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 15.58 | 3.46 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 14.10 | 3.81 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,500 | 14.07 | 4.02 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.91 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 11.34 | 4.20 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.13 |
| Rowdy Tellez | ATL | $2,000 | 8.23 | 4.11 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 14.34 | 4.22 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 12.77 | 3.19 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.09 | 3.18 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
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 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 11.33 | 3.43 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 13.73 | 4.16 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,800 | 12.80 | 3.37 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,500 | 12.06 | 3.45 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,400 | 11.33 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 13.73 | 4.16 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.91 | 3.76 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 10.28 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.53 | 4.04 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.72 | 3.25 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.34 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 10.52 | 4.21 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.53 | 4.04 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.42 | 3.86 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,900 | 16.11 | 4.13 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 14.94 | 3.56 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 14.76 | 3.51 |
| 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 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 13.39 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 11.85 | 4.56 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 13.06 | 4.50 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.96 | 4.47 |
| Junior Perez | CWS | $2,200 | 9.54 | 4.33 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,500 | 10.75 | 4.30 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 10.54 | 4.21 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
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.