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 | $10,700 | 23.60 | 2.21 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,600 | 22.50 | 2.34 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 17.97 | 2.00 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,300 | 17.18 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,600 | 22.50 | 2.34 |
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $6,800 | 15.71 | 2.31 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,300 | 16.41 | 2.25 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,700 | 23.60 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 9.79 | 1.92 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,800 | 8.97 | 1.87 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,300 | 8.58 | 2.00 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 8.57 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.87 | 2.79 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $3,000 | 8.28 | 2.76 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 7.06 | 2.61 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,100 | 5.43 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 10.84 | 1.94 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 10.05 | 1.68 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 9.79 | 1.92 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 9.43 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,200 | 7.42 | 3.37 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,600 | 8.04 | 3.09 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,200 | 9.05 | 2.83 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,800 | 7.88 | 2.81 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $6,200 | 9.90 | 1.60 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 9.20 | 2.09 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,500 | 9.04 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 7.40 | 2.55 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 6.96 | 2.40 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,600 | 8.28 | 2.30 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,900 | 6.57 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.07 | 1.65 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $7,400 | 9.85 | 1.33 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.58 | 1.65 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,000 | 9.55 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.92 | 2.77 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 5.66 | 2.57 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,000 | 9.55 | 2.39 |
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $3,000 | 6.94 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.93 | 1.84 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 9.57 | 1.74 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,200 | 8.95 | 1.72 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 8.57 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.63 | 3.02 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,100 | 8.37 | 2.70 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 8.57 | 2.60 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.20 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 11.65 | 1.94 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $6,000 | 11.30 | 1.88 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 10.89 | 1.88 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.86 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.83 | 1.72 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,100 | 10.76 | 1.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.30 | 1.87 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $8,400 | 10.19 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,800 | 8.26 | 2.95 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,700 | 7.92 | 2.93 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 7.85 | 2.91 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,100 | 8.79 | 2.83 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.70 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,400 | 9.12 | 2.68 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,400 | 6.39 | 2.66 |
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.