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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $10,400 | 41.77 | 4.02 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,600 | 37.67 | 3.92 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,600 | 36.46 | 3.44 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,900 | 34.46 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $10,400 | 41.77 | 4.02 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $7,900 | 31.42 | 3.98 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,600 | 37.67 | 3.92 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,000 | 29.18 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,500 | 12.47 | 3.56 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 12.45 | 4.79 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.07 | 3.89 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,700 | 11.91 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,300 | 11.11 | 4.83 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 12.45 | 4.79 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,100 | 9.26 | 4.41 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.37 | 3.82 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,500 | 10.96 | 3.13 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.63 | 3.43 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 10.06 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.37 | 3.82 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.70 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.63 | 3.43 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 10.06 | 3.35 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 14.67 | 3.76 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 14.14 | 3.37 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,400 | 12.47 | 3.67 |
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,000 | 12.38 | 6.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,000 | 12.38 | 6.19 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 11.41 | 4.07 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,800 | 10.71 | 3.82 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 9.49 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 14.70 | 3.97 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 13.57 | 3.88 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,800 | 12.70 | 3.34 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.97 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 14.70 | 3.97 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,700 | 10.49 | 3.89 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 13.57 | 3.88 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 17.54 | 3.65 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.02 | 3.42 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,700 | 13.97 | 3.78 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 13.90 | 3.16 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.71 | 3.34 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 12.89 | 3.58 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,400 | 12.75 | 3.75 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,300 | 12.75 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,200 | 11.65 | 5.29 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 12.57 | 3.93 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,300 | 8.91 | 3.87 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.82 |
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.