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 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 24.65 | 2.35 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $9,600 | 19.55 | 2.04 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,300 | 18.85 | 2.03 |
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 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 24.65 | 2.35 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $7,800 | 16.21 | 2.08 |
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 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $9,800 | 9.18 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.86 | 2.66 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,300 | 5.96 | 2.59 |
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
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 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 7.13 | 2.85 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.86 | 2.66 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,600 | 6.76 | 2.60 |
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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 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,500 | 5.79 | 2.32 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.82 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.62 | 1.71 |
| 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 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,600 | 8.80 | 2.45 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 6.50 | 3.10 |
| 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 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.93 | 1.83 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $9,000 | 11.55 | 1.28 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $10,600 | 11.39 | 1.07 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.72 | 1.95 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 10.22 | 1.70 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,900 | 10.20 | 2.08 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,200 | 7.96 | 3.62 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,100 | 6.88 | 3.28 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
| 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.