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 | $10,700 | 24.28 | 2.27 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,200 | 20.01 | 2.18 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $9,000 | 19.22 | 2.14 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $7,700 | 17.54 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $7,700 | 17.54 | 2.28 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,700 | 24.28 | 2.27 |
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $7,400 | 16.65 | 2.25 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,200 | 20.01 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.95 | 1.92 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,100 | 9.63 | 1.89 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,600 | 9.51 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 5.98 | 2.60 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.51 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,100 | 4.98 | 2.37 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $2,200 | 5.19 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 11.40 | 2.04 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.95 | 1.92 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,900 | 10.92 | 1.85 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 7.08 | 2.83 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,600 | 7.33 | 2.82 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,400 | 9.41 | 2.77 |
| Gavin Sheets | SD | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 10.27 | 3.11 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 10.05 | 1.90 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,300 | 9.12 | 2.12 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 10.27 | 3.11 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,000 | 7.13 | 2.38 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,700 | 6.24 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.44 | 1.68 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.72 | 1.62 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.47 | 1.63 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,400 | 9.31 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,400 | 7.07 | 2.95 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,900 | 7.79 | 2.69 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,900 | 7.55 | 2.60 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 7.81 | 2.60 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 9.77 | 2.44 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.53 | 1.70 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 9.41 | 2.14 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,300 | 9.35 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.95 | 3.16 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,400 | 6.37 | 2.66 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 5.49 | 2.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.32 | 1.74 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,000 | 11.25 | 2.25 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.99 | 1.74 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.97 | 1.86 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,400 | 10.83 | 4.51 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,700 | 10.33 | 2.20 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,100 | 10.32 | 2.02 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,200 | 10.19 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,400 | 10.83 | 4.51 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,500 | 8.10 | 3.24 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,200 | 6.98 | 3.17 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,800 | 8.28 | 2.96 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,900 | 8.55 | 2.95 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 6.37 | 2.89 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,600 | 7.25 | 2.79 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,200 | 6.10 | 2.77 |
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.