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 | $10,000 | 24.84 | 2.48 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $9,600 | 19.55 | 2.04 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,300 | 18.85 | 2.03 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $7,800 | 16.21 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $4,000 | 11.71 | 2.93 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,000 | 24.84 | 2.48 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $7,800 | 16.21 | 2.08 |
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $7,700 | 15.82 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,100 | 9.45 | 1.85 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $4,700 | 9.34 | 1.99 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.25 | 2.84 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,300 | 5.96 | 2.59 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 11.04 | 1.84 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,800 | 10.34 | 1.78 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 10.22 | 2.04 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,700 | 9.92 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 7.13 | 2.85 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.25 | 2.84 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $3,100 | 8.47 | 2.73 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,400 | 9.15 | 2.69 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.82 | 2.26 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 9.96 | 1.78 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,000 | 9.48 | 1.90 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,300 | 9.29 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 7.56 | 2.52 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.82 | 2.26 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,500 | 5.56 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.43 | 1.84 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,200 | 9.75 | 2.32 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,600 | 9.30 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,200 | 8.26 | 2.58 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 10.37 | 2.03 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 10.05 | 1.70 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 10.02 | 2.50 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,700 | 8.63 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
| Luis Rengifo | MIL | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,100 | 5.37 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.93 | 1.83 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $9,000 | 11.64 | 1.29 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $10,600 | 11.48 | 1.08 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.72 | 1.95 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,900 | 10.61 | 2.17 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 10.22 | 1.70 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,700 | 10.03 | 2.71 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,900 | 9.93 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,100 | 6.88 | 3.28 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,200 | 6.45 | 2.93 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.80 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,500 | 6.99 | 2.79 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,200 | 6.06 | 2.76 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,700 | 10.03 | 2.71 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,400 | 8.98 | 2.64 |
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.