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 | $11,100 | 43.68 | 3.94 |
| Gage Jump | ATH | $10,500 | 37.81 | 3.60 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $9,800 | 37.74 | 3.85 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,500 | 37.06 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,500 | 37.06 | 4.36 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,100 | 43.68 | 3.94 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $9,800 | 37.74 | 3.85 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,300 | 30.79 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 15.58 | 3.46 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,000 | 13.41 | 4.47 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.95 | 3.32 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 12.89 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,000 | 13.41 | 4.47 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,600 | 10.14 | 3.90 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,600 | 10.03 | 3.86 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,800 | 10.81 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.92 | 3.49 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 11.42 | 2.93 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.33 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 9.69 | 3.59 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 7.88 | 3.58 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.92 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 12.16 | 3.47 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 11.62 | 3.14 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 11.57 | 3.51 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,400 | 9.93 | 4.14 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,500 | 9.52 | 3.81 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 11.05 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.40 | 3.87 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.35 | 3.43 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 11.82 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,400 | 9.71 | 4.05 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.31 | 3.90 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.40 | 3.87 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 15.02 | 3.58 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.44 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.35 | 3.26 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 14.13 | 3.53 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 14.12 | 3.28 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.32 | 3.25 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,100 | 13.32 | 4.30 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 13.29 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,100 | 13.32 | 4.30 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,600 | 11.11 | 4.27 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 11.01 | 4.23 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.58 | 4.14 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.09 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 10.17 | 4.07 |
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.