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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,800 | 20.77 | 2.12 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $9,300 | 19.73 | 2.12 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,600 | 19.11 | 2.22 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $8,700 | 18.56 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,500 | 16.68 | 2.22 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,600 | 19.11 | 2.22 |
| Zebby Matthews | MIN | $7,000 | 15.39 | 2.20 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,000 | 17.41 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.43 | 1.68 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 9.60 | 1.78 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 9.28 | 1.57 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 9.14 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.75 | 2.87 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $3,200 | 8.28 | 2.59 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,900 | 7.10 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,400 | 11.27 | 1.76 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.43 | 1.68 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $4,800 | 10.14 | 2.11 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 9.76 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,600 | 8.03 | 3.09 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,200 | 6.47 | 2.94 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.75 | 2.87 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,800 | 9.61 | 1.66 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,500 | 9.52 | 2.12 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,300 | 8.91 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | TOR | $2,000 | 5.62 | 2.81 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,300 | 6.34 | 2.75 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,000 | 5.43 | 2.72 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,300 | 10.43 | 1.97 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,500 | 9.92 | 2.83 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 8.83 | 1.88 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 8.81 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,500 | 9.92 | 2.83 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.68 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 8.81 | 2.38 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,600 | 8.32 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,900 | 9.72 | 2.49 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.22 | 2.71 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 9.12 | 2.61 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,700 | 8.82 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,700 | 8.82 | 3.27 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.22 | 2.71 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 9.12 | 2.61 |
| Blaze Alexander | BAL | $2,900 | 7.53 | 2.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 12.47 | 1.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 10.67 | 1.64 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,700 | 10.67 | 1.87 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,700 | 10.58 | 3.92 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,600 | 10.55 | 2.93 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 10.40 | 1.89 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $4,100 | 10.22 | 2.49 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,600 | 10.01 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,700 | 10.58 | 3.92 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 8.09 | 3.24 |
| Tyler Callihan | PIT | $2,600 | 8.27 | 3.18 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 7.16 | 2.98 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,600 | 10.55 | 2.93 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,800 | 8.19 | 2.92 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 7.48 | 2.88 |
| Ben Malgeri | DET | $2,000 | 5.73 | 2.86 |
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.