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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,300 | 52.10 | 4.61 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,800 | 40.87 | 3.78 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,700 | 40.74 | 3.48 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,600 | 37.72 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,300 | 52.10 | 4.61 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,500 | 32.76 | 4.37 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,200 | 34.09 | 4.16 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,800 | 40.87 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 14.33 | 3.18 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.84 | 3.55 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,500 | 13.01 | 3.72 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,800 | 12.99 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,600 | 11.62 | 4.47 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.91 | 4.45 |
| Cooper Ingle | CLE | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 12.54 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.66 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 11.94 | 3.06 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.65 | 3.43 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.32 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.66 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.32 | 3.54 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.65 | 3.43 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 7.18 | 3.26 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.06 | 3.35 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 12.80 | 4.00 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.95 | 3.98 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 11.71 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,400 | 10.45 | 4.35 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 11.71 | 4.04 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 12.80 | 4.00 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,600 | 10.34 | 3.98 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.81 | 3.84 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.39 | 3.44 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.67 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.60 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.60 | 3.93 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.81 | 3.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.67 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 10.02 | 3.46 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 15.58 | 6.77 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 15.42 | 3.67 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.64 | 3.33 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 14.51 | 3.54 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,200 | 13.33 | 3.17 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,300 | 13.18 | 3.99 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,900 | 13.14 | 3.37 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,000 | 12.92 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 15.58 | 6.77 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 12.13 | 4.33 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,000 | 12.92 | 4.31 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 9.78 | 4.25 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 11.26 | 4.17 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,300 | 9.51 | 4.14 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 11.97 | 4.13 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
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.