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 | 42.97 | 3.94 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,100 | 33.41 | 3.31 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $9,900 | 32.80 | 3.31 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $9,300 | 32.45 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Crow | MIL | $5,500 | 24.70 | 4.49 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,900 | 42.97 | 3.94 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,500 | 28.63 | 3.82 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,200 | 30.01 | 3.66 |
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 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 12.72 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,500 | 10.84 | 4.34 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 9.44 | 4.29 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.27 | 4.09 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
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 | 11.81 | 3.47 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 11.45 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 9.57 | 3.54 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 8.68 | 3.47 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.81 | 3.47 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 10.98 | 3.33 |
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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 | 12.51 | 3.79 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.40 | 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 | 12.51 | 3.79 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.58 | 3.74 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.49 | 3.62 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,500 | 8.66 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.23 | 3.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,400 | 11.93 | 3.51 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 11.87 | 3.83 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 11.71 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 11.25 | 4.50 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 11.87 | 3.83 |
| Gage Workman | DET | $2,500 | 9.42 | 3.77 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,000 | 10.91 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 15.20 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.59 | 3.56 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 14.21 | 3.16 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,800 | 13.87 | 3.65 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 13.25 | 3.08 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,700 | 13.08 | 4.84 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 13.05 | 3.11 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,700 | 12.89 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,700 | 13.08 | 4.84 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,600 | 11.74 | 4.51 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 12.30 | 4.39 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,200 | 9.38 | 4.26 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 9.87 | 4.11 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,500 | 10.25 | 4.10 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 10.96 | 4.06 |
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.