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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 24.63 | 2.35 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,700 | 23.53 | 2.20 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,000 | 20.28 | 1.84 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,700 | 17.81 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $7,000 | 16.83 | 2.40 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 24.63 | 2.35 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,700 | 17.81 | 2.31 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $6,300 | 14.02 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.27 | 1.77 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 8.13 | 1.89 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,600 | 7.86 | 1.71 |
| Daniel Susac | SF | $3,200 | 7.82 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 6.29 | 3.00 |
| P.J. Higgins | CIN | $2,100 | 5.93 | 2.82 |
| Elias Diaz | KC | $2,300 | 6.29 | 2.73 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,900 | 7.47 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 11.49 | 2.02 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.27 | 1.77 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 10.11 | 1.69 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 10.10 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 6.29 | 3.00 |
| P.J. Higgins | CIN | $2,100 | 5.93 | 2.82 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,000 | 5.62 | 2.81 |
| Elias Diaz | KC | $2,300 | 6.29 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 9.41 | 1.68 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 9.31 | 1.90 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,100 | 8.13 | 2.62 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 7.37 | 2.46 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 8.32 | 2.45 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,300 | 7.91 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.89 | 1.68 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 9.57 | 1.62 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 9.23 | 1.62 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,700 | 9.15 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 7.20 | 2.88 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 7.76 | 2.59 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $4,000 | 8.96 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,200 | 10.96 | 2.11 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 10.20 | 2.00 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $3,800 | 8.72 | 2.29 |
| Miguel Andujar | SD | $3,500 | 8.61 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | BAL | $2,500 | 7.64 | 3.06 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 6.77 | 2.94 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,900 | 8.21 | 2.83 |
| Colt Emerson | SEA | $3,200 | 8.38 | 2.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 12.17 | 2.00 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 11.41 | 1.90 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.29 | 1.58 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,200 | 10.11 | 1.63 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,600 | 10.07 | 1.80 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,500 | 9.54 | 1.73 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $4,200 | 9.49 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,000 | 8.68 | 2.89 |
| Will Brennan | SF | $2,000 | 5.73 | 2.87 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,300 | 9.12 | 2.76 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,500 | 9.39 | 2.68 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 6.91 | 2.66 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,600 | 6.88 | 2.65 |
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.