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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,800 | 27.47 | 2.80 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,000 | 21.70 | 2.41 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,700 | 20.25 | 2.09 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $8,100 | 18.86 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,800 | 27.47 | 2.80 |
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $7,100 | 18.30 | 2.58 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,000 | 21.70 | 2.41 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $8,100 | 18.86 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,500 | 8.90 | 1.98 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,900 | 8.81 | 2.26 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 8.56 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,000 | 8.27 | 2.76 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,900 | 7.25 | 2.50 |
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,200 | 5.27 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,100 | 9.43 | 1.85 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 9.07 | 1.59 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,500 | 8.90 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,000 | 8.27 | 2.76 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,400 | 8.59 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 10.66 | 1.81 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,800 | 9.39 | 1.96 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,900 | 8.86 | 2.27 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 8.80 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,200 | 8.40 | 2.63 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,300 | 5.85 | 2.54 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,900 | 8.86 | 2.27 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,300 | 7.23 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 12.91 | 2.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 11.50 | 2.05 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 11.10 | 1.76 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,700 | 10.42 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,900 | 10.24 | 2.62 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 6.80 | 2.43 |
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,800 | 6.78 | 2.42 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 11.13 | 1.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.48 | 1.69 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,200 | 9.50 | 1.83 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,700 | 9.47 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,700 | 9.47 | 2.56 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 5.09 | 2.42 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,700 | 6.09 | 2.26 |
| Donovan Solano | SD | $3,300 | 7.47 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,000 | 11.35 | 1.89 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.32 | 1.77 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $5,400 | 11.16 | 2.07 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,900 | 11.16 | 1.89 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,100 | 10.72 | 2.62 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,800 | 10.68 | 1.84 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.36 | 1.95 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,700 | 10.14 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,200 | 7.23 | 3.28 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | LAD | $2,000 | 6.55 | 3.27 |
| Ryan Vilade | DET | $2,000 | 5.61 | 2.81 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,400 | 9.48 | 2.79 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,500 | 9.40 | 2.69 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,900 | 7.63 | 2.63 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,100 | 10.72 | 2.62 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,700 | 6.91 | 2.56 |
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.