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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,500 | 37.55 | 4.42 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,100 | 36.49 | 3.29 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $10,100 | 35.84 | 3.55 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $10,800 | 33.80 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,500 | 37.55 | 4.42 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,300 | 30.53 | 3.68 |
| Tyler Mahle | SF | $7,500 | 26.71 | 3.56 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $10,100 | 35.84 | 3.55 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 15.26 | 3.39 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,000 | 13.28 | 4.43 |
| 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 | 13.28 | 4.43 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,100 | 12.54 | 4.04 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,600 | 10.47 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.92 | 3.49 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.38 | 3.64 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 11.67 | 2.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.33 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.18 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 8.54 | 3.88 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.38 | 3.64 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.92 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,000 | 12.72 | 4.24 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.09 | 3.66 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 11.62 | 3.14 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,000 | 12.72 | 4.24 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,400 | 9.51 | 3.96 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 11.25 | 3.88 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 13.01 | 4.34 |
| 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 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 13.01 | 4.34 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 16.27 | 4.28 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.35 | 3.26 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 14.16 | 6.16 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 14.13 | 3.53 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 14.12 | 3.28 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,800 | 13.74 | 4.91 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 13.53 | 3.22 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,500 | 13.33 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 14.16 | 6.16 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,800 | 13.74 | 4.91 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,300 | 10.57 | 4.60 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,500 | 10.97 | 4.39 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 12.23 | 4.37 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,100 | 13.32 | 4.30 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 16.27 | 4.28 |
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.