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 | 23.33 | 2.46 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,700 | 22.93 | 2.64 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,600 | 21.68 | 2.52 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,000 | 19.06 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,700 | 22.93 | 2.64 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,600 | 21.68 | 2.52 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $9,500 | 23.33 | 2.46 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $7,800 | 17.43 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,200 | 10.45 | 2.01 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,100 | 9.96 | 1.95 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 9.70 | 2.55 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,100 | 9.53 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 6.21 | 2.96 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.62 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 9.70 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,100 | 12.06 | 2.37 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,200 | 10.45 | 2.01 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 10.41 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,400 | 7.79 | 3.24 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 6.21 | 2.96 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 8.22 | 2.94 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 9.94 | 1.84 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.48 | 1.90 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,400 | 9.36 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 8.20 | 2.56 |
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,800 | 6.92 | 2.47 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 6.52 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.97 | 1.80 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.95 | 1.77 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,700 | 9.94 | 1.74 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 9.15 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,400 | 8.07 | 3.36 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,100 | 8.70 | 2.81 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.40 | 1.73 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 9.90 | 2.02 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.89 | 1.90 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 8.73 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 7.32 | 3.33 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 8.73 | 2.73 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 8.72 | 2.64 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,100 | 5.37 | 2.56 |
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 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 10.25 | 1.90 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.20 | 1.67 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 10.10 | 1.71 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,700 | 9.84 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 6.47 | 2.94 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,400 | 7.06 | 2.94 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.91 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,700 | 7.73 | 2.86 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,300 | 6.58 | 2.86 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,500 | 7.06 | 2.82 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 7.84 | 2.70 |
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.