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 | 49.65 | 4.39 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,400 | 39.85 | 3.83 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $10,900 | 38.05 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $10,600 | 35.63 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,300 | 49.65 | 4.39 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,400 | 39.85 | 3.83 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,700 | 28.68 | 3.72 |
| Bubba Chandler | PIT | $7,000 | 25.60 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 16.09 | 4.02 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,800 | 12.54 | 3.30 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,800 | 12.49 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 16.09 | 4.02 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,400 | 9.54 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 14.38 | 4.23 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 12.18 | 3.12 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 11.35 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 14.38 | 4.23 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.46 | 3.78 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 12.90 | 3.58 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.14 | 3.03 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.71 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.12 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.09 | 3.83 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.71 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.12 | 3.71 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,600 | 9.39 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.50 | 3.75 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.38 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.93 | 3.22 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 11.28 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.09 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.22 | 3.78 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.50 | 3.75 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 10.94 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 15.27 | 3.55 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,700 | 15.02 | 4.06 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.81 | 3.61 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.70 | 3.59 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 13.95 | 3.58 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.64 | 3.59 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $4,000 | 13.48 | 3.37 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 13.48 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,000 | 10.07 | 5.04 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,400 | 10.90 | 4.54 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,400 | 10.68 | 4.45 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.88 | 4.35 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.40 | 4.28 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,200 | 9.31 | 4.23 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,800 | 11.76 | 4.20 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,200 | 9.21 | 4.19 |
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.