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 | 24.67 | 2.47 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $9,600 | 19.83 | 2.07 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,300 | 19.18 | 2.06 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,000 | 16.41 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $4,000 | 11.94 | 2.98 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,000 | 24.67 | 2.47 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $7,800 | 16.38 | 2.10 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $9,600 | 19.83 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,200 | 9.74 | 1.87 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $9,800 | 8.90 | 0.91 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 8.83 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.22 | 2.83 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 10.48 | 2.10 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,800 | 10.34 | 1.78 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,700 | 9.92 | 1.74 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,100 | 9.76 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.22 | 2.83 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $3,100 | 8.47 | 2.73 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,900 | 7.87 | 2.71 |
| 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 | 9.47 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 7.74 | 2.58 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 7.88 | 2.39 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.82 | 2.26 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,500 | 5.54 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.43 | 1.84 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,200 | 9.38 | 2.23 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,600 | 9.30 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.68 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.43 | 2.57 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.47 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 10.21 | 2.00 |
| 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 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,900 | 7.47 | 2.57 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,100 | 5.37 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.17 | 1.87 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $9,000 | 11.59 | 1.29 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $10,600 | 11.43 | 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 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,900 | 10.11 | 2.06 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,700 | 10.03 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,100 | 7.03 | 3.35 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,200 | 6.70 | 3.05 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,200 | 6.45 | 2.93 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,500 | 7.08 | 2.83 |
| Jarred Kelenic | CWS | $2,000 | 5.64 | 2.82 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 6.88 | 2.75 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,500 | 6.83 | 2.73 |
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.