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 | $9,500 | 23.54 | 2.48 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,600 | 21.75 | 2.53 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,000 | 18.84 | 2.09 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,700 | 18.15 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,600 | 21.75 | 2.53 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $9,500 | 23.54 | 2.48 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $7,800 | 17.44 | 2.24 |
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $7,500 | 16.65 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 10.99 | 2.89 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,200 | 10.45 | 2.01 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,100 | 9.96 | 1.95 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 9.68 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 6.36 | 3.03 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 10.99 | 2.89 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,500 | 9.60 | 2.74 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.55 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,100 | 11.76 | 2.31 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 10.99 | 2.89 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,200 | 10.45 | 2.01 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,400 | 7.51 | 3.13 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 6.36 | 3.03 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,400 | 7.19 | 2.99 |
| Tyler Black | MIL | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,300 | 9.84 | 1.86 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 9.66 | 1.79 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,400 | 9.36 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 8.30 | 2.59 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,800 | 6.92 | 2.47 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,400 | 5.52 | 2.30 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 6.22 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.37 | 1.67 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.32 | 1.69 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,700 | 10.12 | 1.77 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 9.10 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,100 | 8.70 | 2.81 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,900 | 7.66 | 2.64 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.39 | 1.73 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 10.09 | 1.94 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 10.07 | 2.05 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 8.72 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 7.32 | 3.33 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,000 | 6.28 | 3.14 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 8.71 | 2.72 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.15 | 1.72 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 11.00 | 1.69 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 10.93 | 1.82 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,100 | 10.86 | 2.65 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,300 | 10.68 | 1.70 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 10.44 | 1.77 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 10.25 | 1.90 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.20 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,300 | 7.09 | 3.08 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,300 | 7.08 | 3.08 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,500 | 7.63 | 3.05 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,400 | 7.22 | 3.01 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,800 | 7.98 | 2.85 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 8.01 | 2.76 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.66 |
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.