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 | 24.59 | 2.51 |
| Gage Jump | ATH | $8,300 | 21.55 | 2.60 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $9,300 | 20.04 | 2.16 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,000 | 19.88 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Jump | ATH | $8,300 | 21.55 | 2.60 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,800 | 24.59 | 2.51 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,000 | 19.88 | 2.48 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,500 | 16.82 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.53 | 1.70 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 9.50 | 2.11 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 9.16 | 1.70 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 9.09 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.68 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,600 | 6.72 | 2.58 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,400 | 11.52 | 1.80 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.53 | 1.70 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,900 | 10.47 | 2.69 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $4,800 | 10.23 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,200 | 7.03 | 3.20 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,600 | 7.61 | 2.93 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,100 | 8.58 | 2.77 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 9.88 | 2.15 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,800 | 9.61 | 1.66 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,300 | 8.72 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,300 | 6.34 | 2.75 |
| Will Wagner | SD | $2,100 | 5.21 | 2.48 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,600 | 6.29 | 2.42 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $2,600 | 6.01 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,300 | 10.14 | 1.91 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.47 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 8.81 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.22 | 2.71 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 9.12 | 2.61 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 8.85 | 1.77 |
| 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 |
| Raynel Delgado | HOU | $2,100 | 5.99 | 2.85 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.22 | 2.71 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 9.12 | 2.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 11.47 | 1.88 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 11.12 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 10.67 | 1.64 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,700 | 10.67 | 1.87 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 10.23 | 1.86 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $4,100 | 10.22 | 2.49 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 9.95 | 1.66 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,900 | 9.80 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Callihan | PIT | $2,600 | 8.62 | 3.32 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 8.25 | 3.30 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,500 | 7.94 | 3.17 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 7.27 | 2.91 |
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,400 | 6.94 | 2.89 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 7.48 | 2.88 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,700 | 7.75 | 2.87 |
| Samad Taylor | SD | $3,200 | 9.03 | 2.82 |
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.