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 | 24.12 | 2.25 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,600 | 23.16 | 2.41 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,300 | 18.27 | 2.20 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 18.10 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,600 | 23.16 | 2.41 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,300 | 17.49 | 2.40 |
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $6,800 | 15.57 | 2.29 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,700 | 24.12 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 9.74 | 1.91 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,800 | 8.67 | 1.81 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,600 | 8.67 | 1.55 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,300 | 8.58 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.87 | 2.79 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,000 | 5.34 | 2.67 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $3,000 | 7.94 | 2.65 |
| Alex Jackson | MIN | $2,200 | 5.49 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 11.28 | 2.01 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 10.05 | 1.68 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 9.74 | 1.91 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 9.62 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,200 | 7.06 | 3.21 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,300 | 7.18 | 3.12 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,600 | 8.04 | 3.09 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,800 | 7.88 | 2.81 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $6,200 | 10.07 | 1.62 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,500 | 9.04 | 2.01 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 8.68 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 7.18 | 2.48 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,800 | 8.16 | 2.15 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,900 | 6.21 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.07 | 1.65 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $7,400 | 9.86 | 1.33 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 9.82 | 2.00 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.58 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,800 | 7.97 | 2.85 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 5.82 | 2.64 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.04 | 2.41 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,000 | 9.55 | 2.39 |
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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 | 9.31 | 1.69 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,200 | 8.95 | 1.72 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 8.69 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.00 | 2.73 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,100 | 8.22 | 2.65 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 8.57 | 2.60 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 11.65 | 1.94 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $6,000 | 11.45 | 1.91 |
| 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 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 10.47 | 1.81 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.30 | 1.87 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $8,400 | 10.20 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,200 | 7.93 | 3.60 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,500 | 8.60 | 3.44 |
| Tyler Callihan | PIT | $2,000 | 6.07 | 3.03 |
| Samad Taylor | SD | $2,100 | 6.12 | 2.91 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,700 | 7.63 | 2.83 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 6.72 | 2.80 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 7.52 | 2.79 |
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.