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 | $8,900 | 36.42 | 4.09 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $7,500 | 28.48 | 3.80 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,400 | 28.13 | 2.99 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,000 | 23.41 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,900 | 36.42 | 4.09 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $7,500 | 28.48 | 3.80 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,400 | 28.13 | 2.99 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,000 | 23.41 | 2.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 10.46 | 2.99 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 10.35 | 3.45 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,400 | 9.22 | 3.84 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,800 | 8.80 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,400 | 9.22 | 3.84 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 10.35 | 3.45 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,500 | 8.45 | 3.38 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,400 | 8.02 | 3.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 9.79 | 3.50 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 8.36 | 3.10 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $2,800 | 7.99 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 9.79 | 3.50 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 8.36 | 3.10 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $2,800 | 7.99 | 2.85 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 12.39 | 3.02 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 8.15 | 2.72 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 12.39 | 3.02 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 8.15 | 2.72 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,200 | 13.99 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,200 | 13.99 | 3.33 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 15.69 | 3.34 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 13.28 | 2.95 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,300 | 12.39 | 3.75 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,200 | 10.76 | 3.36 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,200 | 10.71 | 3.35 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,400 | 10.68 | 3.14 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,100 | 10.52 | 3.39 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,000 | 10.17 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 8.27 | 3.76 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,300 | 12.39 | 3.75 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,100 | 10.52 | 3.39 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,000 | 10.17 | 3.39 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,200 | 10.76 | 3.36 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,200 | 10.71 | 3.35 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 15.69 | 3.34 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 7.84 | 3.27 |
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.