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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,700 | 20.37 | 2.34 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $8,300 | 15.88 | 1.91 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $6,000 | 15.28 | 2.55 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $7,800 | 12.69 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Olson | DET | $6,000 | 15.28 | 2.55 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,700 | 20.37 | 2.34 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $8,300 | 15.88 | 1.91 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $7,800 | 12.69 | 1.63 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,900 | 6.52 | 1.67 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 6.18 | 2.06 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 5.49 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 6.18 | 2.06 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 5.49 | 1.96 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,900 | 6.52 | 1.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,100 | 7.88 | 1.92 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,900 | 7.79 | 2.00 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,400 | 6.54 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,700 | 6.54 | 2.42 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 6.18 | 2.06 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,900 | 7.79 | 2.00 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 8.64 | 2.06 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,800 | 7.62 | 2.00 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 6.46 | 2.02 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,600 | 6.33 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 8.64 | 2.06 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 6.46 | 2.02 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,800 | 7.62 | 2.00 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,600 | 6.33 | 1.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 9.52 | 1.56 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,800 | 6.29 | 1.66 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,100 | 5.58 | 1.80 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 5.34 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 5.34 | 1.98 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,100 | 5.58 | 1.80 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,800 | 6.29 | 1.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 9.52 | 1.56 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.68 | 1.72 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,800 | 7.95 | 1.66 |
| Jon Berti | NYY | $2,300 | 6.80 | 2.96 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,700 | 6.29 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Berti | NYY | $2,300 | 6.80 | 2.96 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.68 | 1.72 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,700 | 6.29 | 1.70 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,800 | 7.95 | 1.66 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.63 | 1.79 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,000 | 9.89 | 1.65 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,400 | 9.42 | 2.14 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $4,100 | 8.27 | 2.02 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,700 | 8.23 | 1.75 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,500 | 8.05 | 1.79 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $4,300 | 8.01 | 1.86 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,600 | 7.73 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,600 | 6.64 | 2.56 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,400 | 9.42 | 2.14 |
| MJ Melendez | KC | $2,900 | 6.05 | 2.09 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $4,100 | 8.27 | 2.02 |
| Alex Verdugo | NYY | $3,000 | 5.90 | 1.97 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $4,300 | 8.01 | 1.86 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.63 | 1.79 |
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.