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 | $11,500 | 42.97 | 3.74 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,300 | 40.42 | 3.58 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,100 | 35.44 | 3.19 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,600 | 33.70 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,100 | 32.04 | 3.96 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,600 | 33.70 | 3.92 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,500 | 42.97 | 3.74 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,300 | 40.42 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 15.57 | 3.99 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 13.46 | 3.28 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 13.44 | 3.45 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 12.96 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,800 | 11.30 | 4.04 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 15.57 | 3.99 |
| P.J. Higgins | CIN | $2,000 | 7.95 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 13.06 | 3.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 12.43 | 3.03 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.20 | 3.73 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.47 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.20 | 3.73 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.47 | 3.61 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.59 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 13.06 | 3.44 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.66 | 3.33 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.39 | 3.10 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,200 | 12.11 | 2.88 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,700 | 11.75 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,700 | 11.75 | 4.35 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 11.69 | 3.77 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.18 | 3.51 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.44 | 3.80 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.62 | 3.89 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 11.09 | 3.00 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 10.68 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.62 | 3.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.44 | 3.80 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 15.97 | 3.99 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 15.11 | 4.20 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 13.81 | 3.07 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 13.50 | 3.22 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 13.23 | 3.39 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,800 | 13.12 | 3.45 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,200 | 12.51 | 3.91 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 12.27 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,000 | 9.06 | 4.53 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 12.27 | 4.38 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,800 | 11.89 | 4.24 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 15.11 | 4.20 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.74 | 4.19 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.03 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 15.97 | 3.99 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 10.74 | 3.98 |
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.