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 | $11,000 | 42.06 | 3.82 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,900 | 39.51 | 3.99 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $9,800 | 33.97 | 3.47 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,500 | 33.20 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,900 | 39.51 | 3.99 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,500 | 33.20 | 3.91 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,400 | 28.50 | 3.85 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,300 | 31.72 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 15.23 | 3.63 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,800 | 13.47 | 3.54 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.82 | 3.77 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.42 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.38 | 3.99 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.34 | 3.10 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.34 | 3.92 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.56 | 3.40 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 10.71 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.34 | 3.92 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 10.71 | 3.82 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.43 | 3.77 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.56 | 3.40 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 13.11 | 4.37 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.90 | 3.49 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 13.11 | 4.37 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,200 | 9.19 | 4.18 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.41 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.15 | 3.65 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.31 | 3.33 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.65 | 3.64 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 10.71 | 3.82 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.15 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 15.42 | 3.67 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 15.38 | 3.66 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,100 | 14.97 | 3.65 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.47 | 3.62 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.46 | 3.53 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.27 | 3.24 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.86 | 3.55 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.41 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,300 | 12.07 | 5.25 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 11.92 | 4.77 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 12.61 | 4.50 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 11.69 | 4.50 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,100 | 9.23 | 4.39 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 11.58 | 4.29 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 11.52 | 4.27 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,400 | 10.16 | 4.23 |
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.