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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 24.24 | 2.24 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,000 | 23.17 | 2.32 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,400 | 21.41 | 2.06 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 20.54 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,000 | 23.17 | 2.32 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $6,800 | 15.79 | 2.32 |
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $6,500 | 14.59 | 2.24 |
| Matthew Liberatore | STL | $6,300 | 14.13 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 10.38 | 1.92 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 9.97 | 1.69 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,100 | 9.65 | 1.89 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,400 | 8.95 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,000 | 5.54 | 2.77 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.73 |
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,300 | 6.02 | 2.62 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,100 | 11.55 | 1.89 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 10.38 | 1.92 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 9.97 | 1.69 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,300 | 9.81 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,300 | 6.42 | 2.79 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,000 | 5.54 | 2.77 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 7.48 | 2.77 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,900 | 10.15 | 2.07 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,800 | 9.48 | 1.63 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 9.43 | 1.85 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.06 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,200 | 8.33 | 2.60 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 7.16 | 2.39 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $3,000 | 6.38 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 9.93 | 2.07 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 9.72 | 2.21 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.36 | 1.56 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,200 | 9.25 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,100 | 5.08 | 2.42 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 5.35 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.40 | 1.62 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,400 | 9.40 | 1.74 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,800 | 9.11 | 2.40 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 8.27 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,600 | 7.31 | 2.81 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,800 | 9.11 | 2.40 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 5.95 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 12.13 | 1.93 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.33 | 1.92 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 10.94 | 1.68 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,000 | 10.53 | 2.11 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 10.35 | 1.70 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,300 | 10.16 | 2.36 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,600 | 10.03 | 1.79 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,200 | 9.93 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $2,800 | 9.30 | 3.32 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,700 | 8.37 | 3.10 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,200 | 6.71 | 3.05 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,700 | 7.78 | 2.88 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 8.60 | 2.87 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,500 | 7.08 | 2.83 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 7.64 | 2.83 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,300 | 9.26 | 2.81 |
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.