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 | 25.01 | 2.38 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $9,500 | 18.84 | 1.98 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,900 | 17.12 | 1.92 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,200 | 16.96 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,500 | 25.01 | 2.38 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,100 | 16.05 | 2.26 |
| Coleman Crow | MIL | $6,500 | 14.60 | 2.25 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $6,600 | 14.28 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.99 | 1.86 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.22 | 1.88 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,400 | 8.96 | 1.66 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,700 | 8.82 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,800 | 8.53 | 3.05 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.51 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,400 | 5.99 | 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 | 9.57 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,800 | 8.53 | 3.05 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,300 | 9.15 | 2.77 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,800 | 7.20 | 2.57 |
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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 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.20 | 2.04 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,000 | 9.05 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,700 | 8.06 | 2.98 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,700 | 8.87 | 2.40 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,600 | 6.08 | 2.34 |
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 | 9.36 | 1.61 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,900 | 8.88 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 8.13 | 2.46 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.08 | 2.43 |
| Braden Shewmake | HOU | $2,800 | 6.45 | 2.30 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,000 | 6.64 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.25 | 1.85 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $4,000 | 9.13 | 2.28 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,800 | 9.10 | 1.90 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 8.97 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Workman | DET | $2,200 | 7.08 | 3.22 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.42 | 2.92 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,500 | 6.95 | 2.78 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,200 | 5.51 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,500 | 11.62 | 2.11 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.83 | 1.81 |
| 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 | 9.72 | 1.54 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,800 | 9.47 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,700 | 9.35 | 3.46 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,700 | 8.38 | 3.11 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 7.39 | 3.08 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,100 | 6.05 | 2.88 |
| Jose Azocar | ATL | $2,000 | 5.74 | 2.87 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,900 | 8.10 | 2.79 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 8.04 | 2.77 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,300 | 9.12 | 2.76 |
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.