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 | 47.90 | 4.24 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,400 | 39.47 | 3.80 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $10,900 | 36.88 | 3.38 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $10,600 | 35.63 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,300 | 47.90 | 4.24 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,700 | 29.72 | 3.86 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,400 | 39.47 | 3.80 |
| Bubba Chandler | PIT | $7,000 | 25.45 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 15.75 | 3.94 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,800 | 13.26 | 3.49 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,000 | 13.21 | 4.40 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,800 | 12.77 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,000 | 13.21 | 4.40 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.97 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 15.75 | 3.94 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 10.49 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.88 | 4.08 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 12.18 | 3.12 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 11.28 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.88 | 4.08 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.28 | 3.71 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,700 | 8.97 | 3.32 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.42 | 3.10 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.39 | 3.44 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.11 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.09 | 3.83 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,600 | 9.74 | 3.75 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.71 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.12 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 12.48 | 3.37 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.91 | 3.22 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 11.00 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.78 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 9.84 | 3.64 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,800 | 10.17 | 3.63 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.97 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 15.31 | 3.56 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,700 | 15.02 | 4.06 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.79 | 3.61 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.70 | 3.59 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 14.01 | 3.11 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 13.93 | 3.57 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.69 | 3.60 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $4,000 | 13.46 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 11.70 | 4.33 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 10.84 | 4.17 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,700 | 15.02 | 4.06 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,600 | 10.47 | 4.03 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 11.01 | 3.93 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,500 | 9.71 | 3.88 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.82 |
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.