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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,300 | 16.47 | 1.98 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,800 | 14.74 | 1.68 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $7,700 | 14.37 | 1.87 |
| Slade Cecconi | CLE | $7,200 | 12.06 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,300 | 16.47 | 1.98 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $7,700 | 14.37 | 1.87 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $6,700 | 11.71 | 1.75 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,800 | 14.74 | 1.68 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 7.76 | 2.43 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,300 | 6.98 | 2.12 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,400 | 6.41 | 1.88 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,800 | 6.32 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 7.76 | 2.43 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,800 | 6.32 | 2.26 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,500 | 5.42 | 2.17 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,300 | 6.98 | 2.12 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,800 | 10.41 | 2.17 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 7.76 | 2.43 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,800 | 7.75 | 2.04 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $3,600 | 7.03 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 7.76 | 2.43 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,800 | 6.32 | 2.26 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,800 | 10.41 | 2.17 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,500 | 5.42 | 2.17 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 8.54 | 2.19 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,200 | 7.45 | 1.77 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 7.29 | 1.55 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 6.37 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 6.37 | 2.36 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 8.54 | 2.19 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,200 | 7.45 | 1.77 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 7.29 | 1.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $5,000 | 9.68 | 1.94 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,800 | 7.16 | 1.89 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,900 | 7.02 | 1.80 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,600 | 6.43 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,600 | 6.43 | 2.47 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 6.39 | 2.28 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 6.28 | 2.17 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $5,000 | 9.68 | 1.94 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.89 | 1.74 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.17 | 1.80 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,300 | 7.94 | 1.85 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,200 | 6.56 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,200 | 6.56 | 2.05 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,300 | 7.94 | 1.85 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.17 | 1.80 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.89 | 1.74 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 12.08 | 2.01 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,300 | 10.25 | 1.93 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 9.23 | 2.10 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,500 | 9.06 | 1.65 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,600 | 8.67 | 1.88 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,500 | 8.41 | 1.87 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,300 | 8.33 | 1.94 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,100 | 8.18 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Valera | CLE | $3,100 | 7.98 | 2.57 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,500 | 7.81 | 2.23 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 9.23 | 2.10 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,800 | 7.66 | 2.02 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 12.08 | 2.01 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,000 | 8.03 | 2.01 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,100 | 8.18 | 1.99 |
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.