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 | $10,500 | 25.28 | 2.41 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $9,500 | 20.58 | 2.17 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $8,700 | 18.00 | 2.07 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,900 | 17.87 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,500 | 25.28 | 2.41 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,400 | 17.51 | 2.37 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $5,500 | 12.56 | 2.28 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,100 | 15.95 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.99 | 1.86 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.21 | 1.88 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,400 | 9.12 | 1.69 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,700 | 8.84 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,400 | 6.27 | 2.61 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,900 | 7.25 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 11.84 | 2.08 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.99 | 1.86 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,100 | 10.14 | 2.47 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,600 | 9.74 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,300 | 9.53 | 2.89 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,800 | 7.43 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 10.13 | 1.84 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 9.37 | 1.84 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,700 | 9.09 | 2.46 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,000 | 9.05 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,700 | 9.09 | 2.46 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,400 | 8.00 | 2.35 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,500 | 7.97 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 11.27 | 1.91 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.38 | 1.54 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.35 | 1.61 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $4,000 | 8.94 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 5.11 | 2.55 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 8.35 | 2.53 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.08 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,800 | 9.30 | 1.94 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.25 | 1.85 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $4,000 | 9.12 | 2.28 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 8.97 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.60 | 3.00 |
| Luis Rengifo | MIL | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,500 | 6.34 | 2.54 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,200 | 5.51 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 12.61 | 2.10 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.83 | 1.81 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,500 | 10.75 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.57 | 1.63 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 10.13 | 1.63 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,100 | 9.82 | 1.61 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,300 | 9.71 | 1.54 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $4,700 | 9.42 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,700 | 9.14 | 3.39 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 8.04 | 2.77 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,700 | 7.47 | 2.77 |
| Nick Castellanos | SD | $2,200 | 6.00 | 2.73 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 6.56 | 2.73 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.67 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $3,000 | 7.67 | 2.56 |
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.