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 | $10,900 | 43.43 | 3.98 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $9,300 | 35.46 | 3.81 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,100 | 33.72 | 3.71 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,200 | 32.87 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,200 | 32.87 | 4.01 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,900 | 43.43 | 3.98 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $9,300 | 35.46 | 3.81 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,500 | 28.01 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 15.84 | 3.96 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 14.32 | 3.58 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,500 | 13.40 | 3.83 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 12.92 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 9.93 | 4.51 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $2,700 | 10.96 | 4.06 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 15.84 | 3.96 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $2,800 | 10.95 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.44 | 3.13 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.53 | 3.30 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.10 | 3.56 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 11.45 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 10.03 | 3.71 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.10 | 3.56 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 8.68 | 3.47 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.21 | 3.40 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.58 | 3.74 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.53 | 3.80 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.39 | 3.18 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.15 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.53 | 3.80 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.58 | 3.74 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,000 | 10.90 | 3.63 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.49 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.23 | 3.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,400 | 11.92 | 3.51 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 11.88 | 3.83 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 11.71 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 11.88 | 3.83 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,000 | 10.91 | 3.64 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.23 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 16.63 | 4.06 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.59 | 3.56 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 14.21 | 3.16 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 14.05 | 3.51 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,800 | 13.87 | 3.65 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 13.25 | 3.08 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 13.04 | 3.10 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,700 | 12.79 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,700 | 12.79 | 4.74 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 16.63 | 4.06 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 10.97 | 4.06 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 11.56 | 3.99 |
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.