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 | 24.09 | 2.29 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,000 | 22.55 | 2.26 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $9,700 | 20.82 | 2.15 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $8,500 | 19.45 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $8,500 | 19.45 | 2.29 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,500 | 24.09 | 2.29 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,000 | 22.55 | 2.26 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,000 | 17.78 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,600 | 9.67 | 1.73 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $5,100 | 9.00 | 1.76 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 8.85 | 2.11 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,200 | 8.19 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 7.03 | 2.81 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,100 | 5.54 | 2.64 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,800 | 7.20 | 2.57 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,400 | 5.91 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,500 | 11.84 | 2.15 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,800 | 9.85 | 2.59 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,300 | 9.79 | 1.85 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,600 | 9.67 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 7.03 | 2.81 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,900 | 7.89 | 2.72 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,100 | 5.54 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.26 | 1.94 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,900 | 9.74 | 1.99 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 9.38 | 2.04 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.21 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.53 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 7.90 | 2.32 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,000 | 9.13 | 2.28 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 6.53 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 9.73 | 1.80 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.44 | 2.01 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $4,400 | 9.44 | 2.14 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.36 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,000 | 6.80 | 3.40 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 8.62 | 2.54 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,300 | 7.35 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,800 | 9.56 | 1.99 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,200 | 9.43 | 1.81 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,500 | 9.31 | 2.07 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $4,000 | 7.93 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Dunn | TB | $2,200 | 5.54 | 2.52 |
| Gage Workman | DET | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,200 | 6.98 | 2.18 |
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,800 | 6.06 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 12.09 | 1.98 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.94 | 1.74 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 10.93 | 1.85 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $5,000 | 10.79 | 2.16 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.46 | 1.80 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.31 | 1.61 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 10.18 | 1.70 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,800 | 10.16 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,200 | 7.47 | 3.40 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,000 | 6.76 | 3.38 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,100 | 6.59 | 3.14 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,200 | 6.71 | 3.05 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,300 | 6.76 | 2.94 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,800 | 7.73 | 2.76 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 6.22 | 2.71 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.63 |
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.