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 | 41.95 | 3.81 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,500 | 35.04 | 3.34 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $10,100 | 33.30 | 3.30 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $8,900 | 33.03 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,200 | 32.39 | 3.95 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,000 | 41.95 | 3.81 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,800 | 29.59 | 3.79 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $8,900 | 33.03 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 15.27 | 4.49 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 14.77 | 3.69 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 14.24 | 3.65 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 13.50 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 15.27 | 4.49 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 12.11 | 4.32 |
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 8.41 | 4.20 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,800 | 11.67 | 4.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,000 | 13.58 | 4.53 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 13.42 | 3.73 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.92 | 3.41 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 11.81 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,000 | 13.58 | 4.53 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,400 | 9.95 | 4.14 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 13.42 | 3.73 |
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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 | 12.73 | 3.86 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.58 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.73 | 3.86 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.53 | 3.84 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.53 | 3.76 |
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 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.55 | 3.49 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.46 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 9.76 | 4.24 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 13.13 | 4.10 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 8.74 | 3.64 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.26 | 3.39 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 14.67 | 4.08 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 14.56 | 5.82 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,400 | 14.49 | 4.26 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 14.36 | 3.78 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 13.81 | 3.45 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 13.75 | 3.35 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,900 | 13.49 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 14.56 | 5.82 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,900 | 13.49 | 4.65 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,500 | 10.87 | 4.35 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,400 | 14.49 | 4.26 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 14.67 | 4.08 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,100 | 8.56 | 4.07 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,700 | 10.93 | 4.05 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,900 | 11.60 | 4.00 |
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.