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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $7,900 | 41.30 | 5.23 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,800 | 40.57 | 3.76 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $11,300 | 39.27 | 3.48 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $8,400 | 33.30 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $7,900 | 41.30 | 5.23 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,200 | 30.28 | 4.21 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $6,800 | 26.93 | 3.96 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $8,400 | 33.30 | 3.96 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 13.97 | 4.37 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.95 | 3.24 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 13.94 | 4.22 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,900 | 13.21 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,600 | 11.57 | 4.45 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 12.46 | 4.45 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.79 | 4.41 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 13.97 | 4.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 13.28 | 3.16 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 12.53 | 3.58 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 11.14 | 3.48 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,000 | 7.61 | 3.81 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 10.15 | 3.76 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 12.53 | 3.58 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 14.43 | 3.36 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,200 | 14.00 | 4.38 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,900 | 13.09 | 3.36 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 12.01 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,200 | 14.00 | 4.38 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.69 | 3.82 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.94 | 3.77 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 11.30 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 16.21 | 4.05 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.63 | 3.78 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.16 | 3.66 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 16.21 | 4.05 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.02 | 3.93 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 10.60 | 3.79 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.63 | 3.78 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 14.95 | 3.56 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.70 | 3.34 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.54 | 3.30 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 14.26 | 4.20 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 13.70 | 3.04 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 13.45 | 4.64 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.41 | 3.27 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 12.94 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 13.45 | 4.64 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 12.36 | 4.58 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 14.26 | 4.20 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 11.58 | 4.14 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $2,900 | 11.97 | 4.13 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,800 | 11.32 | 4.04 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,200 | 12.86 | 4.02 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
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.