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 | 41.16 | 3.74 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,900 | 38.37 | 3.88 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,600 | 32.90 | 3.43 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $9,800 | 31.94 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,900 | 38.37 | 3.88 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,400 | 28.41 | 3.84 |
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $7,700 | 29.50 | 3.83 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,000 | 41.16 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 14.64 | 3.49 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,800 | 13.47 | 3.54 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.56 | 3.69 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.42 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 10.88 | 4.35 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 10.79 | 4.00 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.38 | 3.99 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.34 | 3.92 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.12 | 3.05 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.77 | 3.18 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.56 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.34 | 3.92 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
| 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 | 13.09 | 4.36 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.90 | 3.49 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.15 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.41 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,200 | 9.66 | 4.39 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 13.09 | 4.36 |
| 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 | 12.64 | 3.42 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.20 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.99 | 4.07 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,300 | 9.05 | 3.93 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 10.69 | 3.82 |
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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 | 14.78 | 3.61 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.47 | 3.62 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.46 | 3.53 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 14.36 | 3.68 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.27 | 3.24 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.41 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 12.18 | 4.69 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,500 | 11.41 | 4.56 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 12.61 | 4.50 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 11.52 | 4.27 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.23 | 4.22 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 10.68 | 4.11 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 10.22 | 4.09 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 10.90 | 4.04 |
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.