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 | $9,300 | 29.87 | 3.21 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,000 | 27.49 | 3.44 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,300 | 24.41 | 2.94 |
| Slade Cecconi | CLE | $8,400 | 23.50 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,000 | 27.49 | 3.44 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $9,300 | 29.87 | 3.21 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,300 | 24.41 | 2.94 |
| Slade Cecconi | CLE | $8,400 | 23.50 | 2.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 13.88 | 4.21 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,100 | 10.19 | 3.29 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $3,000 | 9.21 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 13.88 | 4.21 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,100 | 10.19 | 3.29 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,800 | 9.19 | 3.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 9.84 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 9.84 | 3.28 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,400 | 12.54 | 3.69 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,700 | 9.31 | 3.45 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 8.33 | 3.20 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,400 | 12.54 | 3.69 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,700 | 9.31 | 3.45 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 8.33 | 3.20 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.01 | 3.42 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.14 | 3.28 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,300 | 10.48 | 3.18 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 8.63 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.01 | 3.42 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 8.63 | 3.32 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.14 | 3.28 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,300 | 10.48 | 3.18 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 16.08 | 3.42 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 13.41 | 3.35 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,300 | 12.19 | 3.69 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,900 | 12.02 | 3.08 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,500 | 11.32 | 3.23 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 11.26 | 3.52 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 11.13 | 3.09 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,500 | 10.72 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Valera | CLE | $2,500 | 10.72 | 4.29 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,300 | 12.19 | 3.69 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.61 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 10.68 | 3.56 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,600 | 9.17 | 3.53 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 11.26 | 3.52 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,100 | 10.68 | 3.44 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 16.08 | 3.42 |
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.