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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,200 | 20.78 | 2.26 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,500 | 20.37 | 2.40 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,900 | 18.93 | 2.13 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,200 | 18.80 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,500 | 20.37 | 2.40 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,200 | 18.80 | 2.29 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,200 | 20.78 | 2.26 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $8,700 | 18.64 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.49 | 1.81 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 10.20 | 2.04 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,900 | 9.25 | 1.89 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,400 | 8.91 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,700 | 8.58 | 3.18 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,100 | 5.11 | 2.43 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 5.79 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,700 | 11.53 | 2.45 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.49 | 1.81 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 10.20 | 2.04 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,700 | 10.09 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,700 | 8.58 | 3.18 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,700 | 7.27 | 2.69 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,300 | 6.10 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $8,800 | 10.28 | 1.17 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,600 | 10.12 | 2.20 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 10.05 | 1.93 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 10.00 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 6.26 | 2.61 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,600 | 10.12 | 2.20 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,400 | 7.49 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,600 | 10.62 | 1.90 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,800 | 10.19 | 1.76 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.17 | 1.72 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,400 | 9.80 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,800 | 8.32 | 2.97 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,000 | 7.60 | 2.53 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 6.36 | 2.36 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,900 | 8.91 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.37 | 1.73 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,300 | 9.35 | 1.76 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 8.81 | 1.76 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,800 | 8.71 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,600 | 6.37 | 2.45 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,500 | 5.58 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 11.31 | 1.79 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.26 | 1.71 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.98 | 1.80 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,700 | 10.85 | 1.90 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,100 | 10.75 | 1.76 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,700 | 10.57 | 2.25 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 10.18 | 1.73 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,500 | 10.13 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everson Pereira | CWS | $2,300 | 7.23 | 3.14 |
| Greg Jones | MIL | $2,000 | 6.07 | 3.04 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,100 | 6.23 | 2.97 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,400 | 6.96 | 2.90 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
| Jorge Barrosa | ARI | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,000 | 5.09 | 2.55 |
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.