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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,500 | 42.19 | 4.02 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,300 | 40.94 | 4.40 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $9,600 | 40.49 | 4.22 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $10,400 | 38.86 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,300 | 40.94 | 4.40 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $8,900 | 38.12 | 4.28 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $9,600 | 40.49 | 4.22 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,500 | 42.19 | 4.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,700 | 14.34 | 5.31 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 14.07 | 3.61 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 13.59 | 3.67 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 13.40 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,700 | 14.34 | 5.31 |
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,600 | 12.20 | 4.69 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.27 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 12.22 | 4.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.46 | 3.70 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 11.40 | 3.45 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.98 | 3.79 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.09 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.98 | 3.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.46 | 3.70 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 11.40 | 3.45 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.09 | 3.37 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.42 | 3.53 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 12.42 | 3.18 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 11.98 | 3.63 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 11.71 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Rodden | SEA | $2,300 | 10.25 | 4.46 |
| Angel Genao | CLE | $2,500 | 10.49 | 4.20 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 11.98 | 3.63 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,700 | 9.59 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 12.96 | 3.41 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.52 | 3.58 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 10.91 | 3.76 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,700 | 9.98 | 3.70 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.04 | 3.68 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 11.62 | 3.63 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 16.70 | 3.55 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 16.16 | 3.76 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,700 | 13.76 | 3.72 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $4,000 | 13.59 | 3.40 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.59 | 3.78 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 13.25 | 4.27 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,800 | 12.88 | 3.39 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 12.86 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,500 | 10.77 | 4.31 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,800 | 12.01 | 4.29 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 13.25 | 4.27 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.27 |
| Joshua Baez | STL | $2,900 | 12.09 | 4.17 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,700 | 11.27 | 4.17 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,400 | 9.51 | 3.96 |
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.