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 | $11,300 | 41.96 | 3.71 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,000 | 38.97 | 3.54 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $10,300 | 36.71 | 3.56 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $10,700 | 34.47 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $7,600 | 30.47 | 4.01 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,200 | 31.95 | 3.90 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,300 | 41.96 | 3.71 |
| Tyler Mahle | SF | $7,000 | 25.55 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 15.96 | 3.63 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 13.29 | 3.24 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,600 | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 12.78 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.70 | 4.12 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,000 | 12.05 | 4.02 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,100 | 12.35 | 3.98 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,400 | 9.52 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.55 | 3.98 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.83 | 3.38 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 12.14 | 2.82 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 11.65 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.55 | 3.98 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.83 | 3.38 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 9.51 | 3.28 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 8.53 | 3.28 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.47 | 3.28 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.44 | 3.36 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 12.18 | 2.97 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,300 | 12.11 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,600 | 11.12 | 4.28 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.03 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,500 | 9.34 | 3.74 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,500 | 9.25 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 13.12 | 3.28 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.41 | 3.27 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,200 | 10.45 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.21 | 3.78 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 9.55 | 3.54 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
| Gage Workman | DET | $2,500 | 8.65 | 3.46 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,400 | 15.94 | 3.62 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 14.69 | 3.42 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.47 | 3.71 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,700 | 14.23 | 3.85 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.12 | 3.44 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 13.84 | 3.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 13.68 | 3.26 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 13.41 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,400 | 10.37 | 4.32 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 11.45 | 4.24 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,400 | 9.99 | 4.16 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 11.16 | 4.13 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,100 | 8.55 | 4.07 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,300 | 13.23 | 4.01 |
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.