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 | 27.61 | 2.63 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 21.95 | 2.31 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,700 | 20.32 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $10,200 | 20.14 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,500 | 27.61 | 2.63 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $6,500 | 16.05 | 2.47 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 21.95 | 2.31 |
| Tomoyuki Sugano | COL | $5,000 | 11.50 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,200 | 9.91 | 2.36 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 8.65 | 1.63 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,200 | 8.14 | 1.94 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 7.93 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,600 | 6.57 | 2.53 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,300 | 7.91 | 2.40 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,200 | 9.91 | 2.36 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 5.02 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,400 | 11.62 | 2.15 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,200 | 9.91 | 2.36 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,300 | 9.58 | 2.23 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 9.35 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 6.98 | 2.79 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 9.35 | 2.67 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,500 | 8.97 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.44 | 1.97 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 9.61 | 1.72 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 9.07 | 1.65 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,700 | 8.99 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,000 | 5.67 | 2.84 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,600 | 8.71 | 2.42 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,300 | 7.43 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.04 | 1.82 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.46 | 1.63 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.40 | 2.00 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 8.91 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,900 | 8.33 | 2.87 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,100 | 5.54 | 2.64 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 8.91 | 2.29 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,100 | 7.07 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,300 | 9.76 | 1.84 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,800 | 9.52 | 1.98 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,200 | 9.05 | 1.74 |
| Colt Emerson | SEA | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 6.46 | 3.08 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,900 | 7.60 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
| Colt Emerson | SEA | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 11.51 | 1.83 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,400 | 11.36 | 2.10 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.98 | 1.83 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 10.61 | 1.74 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.54 | 1.88 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,200 | 10.53 | 1.70 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,000 | 10.13 | 2.03 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $5,300 | 10.08 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,000 | 6.34 | 3.17 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,400 | 6.79 | 2.83 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Tyler Freeman | COL | $3,000 | 8.16 | 2.72 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.71 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $3,000 | 8.10 | 2.70 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 6.95 | 2.58 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
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.