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 | 28.26 | 2.69 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 22.17 | 2.33 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,700 | 20.96 | 2.16 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $10,200 | 20.14 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,500 | 28.26 | 2.69 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $6,500 | 15.97 | 2.46 |
| Tomoyuki Sugano | COL | $5,000 | 11.73 | 2.35 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 22.17 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,200 | 9.70 | 2.31 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 8.51 | 2.30 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,200 | 8.48 | 2.02 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 8.32 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,600 | 7.23 | 2.78 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,200 | 5.23 | 2.38 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,400 | 11.87 | 2.20 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,200 | 9.70 | 2.31 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,300 | 9.38 | 2.18 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 9.35 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 7.37 | 2.95 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,600 | 7.23 | 2.78 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 9.35 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.80 | 2.04 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 9.61 | 1.72 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 9.07 | 1.65 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,200 | 8.98 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,600 | 6.50 | 2.50 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,500 | 5.88 | 2.35 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,600 | 8.39 | 2.33 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,200 | 7.22 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.05 | 1.83 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.23 | 1.59 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 8.91 | 2.29 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,900 | 8.15 | 2.81 |
| Edwin Arroyo | CIN | $2,000 | 5.51 | 2.75 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,200 | 5.47 | 2.49 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,100 | 7.09 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,300 | 10.15 | 1.91 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,800 | 9.54 | 1.99 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,200 | 9.06 | 1.74 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 6.47 | 3.08 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,900 | 7.60 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.52 |
| Leo Jimenez | MIA | $2,300 | 5.40 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 11.48 | 1.82 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,400 | 11.36 | 2.10 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.98 | 1.83 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 10.62 | 1.74 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.50 | 1.88 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,000 | 10.14 | 2.03 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,200 | 10.13 | 1.63 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $5,300 | 10.10 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,200 | 7.99 | 3.63 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,000 | 6.66 | 3.33 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 8.14 | 2.91 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,500 | 7.25 | 2.90 |
| Starling Marte | KC | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.87 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,300 | 9.07 | 2.75 |
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.