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 | $11,000 | 38.71 | 3.52 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $10,100 | 33.79 | 3.35 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $8,900 | 32.23 | 3.62 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,500 | 31.60 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $8,900 | 32.23 | 3.62 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,000 | 38.71 | 3.52 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,600 | 30.25 | 3.52 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,800 | 27.17 | 3.48 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 15.27 | 4.49 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 14.86 | 3.71 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 14.24 | 3.65 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 13.16 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 15.27 | 4.49 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 12.18 | 4.35 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.89 | 4.16 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 13.38 | 3.72 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 11.81 | 2.75 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.64 | 3.33 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,400 | 9.95 | 4.14 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.91 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.53 | 3.76 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.81 | 3.20 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.81 | 3.88 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.58 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.81 | 3.88 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.53 | 3.76 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.08 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 13.13 | 4.10 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.56 | 3.39 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 12.41 | 4.96 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.29 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 12.41 | 4.96 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 13.13 | 4.10 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 9.35 | 4.06 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.36 | 3.57 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.26 | 3.39 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,400 | 14.49 | 4.26 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 14.36 | 3.78 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 13.78 | 3.44 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 13.75 | 3.35 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,900 | 13.49 | 4.65 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 12.95 | 3.08 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 12.77 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Waldschmidt | ARI | $2,000 | 10.35 | 5.17 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,300 | 11.11 | 4.83 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,900 | 13.49 | 4.65 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,500 | 11.51 | 4.60 |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $2,400 | 10.89 | 4.54 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,400 | 14.49 | 4.26 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 10.58 | 4.23 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 9.19 | 4.18 |
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.