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 | 23.30 | 2.22 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,000 | 19.49 | 2.44 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,000 | 19.47 | 1.95 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $8,500 | 19.16 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,000 | 19.49 | 2.44 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $8,300 | 18.98 | 2.29 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,100 | 18.28 | 2.26 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $8,500 | 19.16 | 2.25 |
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 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 8.45 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.66 | 3.03 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 7.43 | 2.97 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,100 | 5.54 | 2.64 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,400 | 6.06 | 2.52 |
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 | 9.78 | 1.84 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,600 | 9.67 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.66 | 3.03 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 7.43 | 2.97 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,300 | 9.29 | 2.82 |
| 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 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,000 | 9.52 | 2.38 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.53 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,000 | 9.52 | 2.38 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 7.90 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 9.73 | 1.80 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.42 | 2.01 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.31 | 1.55 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 8.93 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 8.62 | 2.54 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.49 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.39 |
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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 | 9.29 | 2.06 |
| Miguel Andujar | SD | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | BAL | $2,500 | 7.23 | 2.89 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 5.69 | 2.71 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.42 | 2.57 |
| Miguel Andujar | SD | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 12.07 | 1.98 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.46 | 1.80 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.34 | 1.64 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $5,000 | 10.33 | 2.07 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.31 | 1.61 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 10.18 | 1.70 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $4,300 | 9.66 | 2.25 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,800 | 9.53 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,200 | 6.99 | 3.18 |
| Nick Castellanos | SD | $2,500 | 6.95 | 2.78 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,200 | 8.72 | 2.73 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,700 | 7.07 | 2.62 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,600 | 6.62 | 2.55 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $3,000 | 7.61 | 2.54 |
| Jarred Kelenic | CWS | $2,300 | 5.78 | 2.51 |
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.