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 | $10,800 | 48.65 | 4.50 |
| Hunter Dobbins | BOS | $8,100 | 35.00 | 4.32 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,000 | 34.75 | 3.47 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,700 | 34.48 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 48.65 | 4.50 |
| Hunter Dobbins | BOS | $8,100 | 35.00 | 4.32 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $6,700 | 27.39 | 4.09 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,000 | 30.76 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 13.44 | 5.17 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 13.00 | 2.96 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,600 | 12.31 | 3.42 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.21 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 13.44 | 5.17 |
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,200 | 9.38 | 4.26 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 10.23 | 4.09 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,100 | 8.56 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.76 | 3.65 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 11.65 | 3.24 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.96 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.07 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.96 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.76 | 3.65 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.07 | 3.36 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 11.65 | 3.24 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.88 | 3.63 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.36 | 3.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.17 | 3.29 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 13.05 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,000 | 10.64 | 5.32 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 13.05 | 4.08 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.30 | 4.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.71 | 3.92 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 13.01 | 3.72 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,700 | 12.16 | 3.29 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 12.14 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.71 | 3.92 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.89 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 13.01 | 3.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 16.18 | 3.52 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 15.47 | 3.09 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 15.36 | 3.66 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 14.33 | 3.98 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,100 | 13.88 | 3.38 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 13.54 | 3.22 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 13.52 | 4.22 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 13.49 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 11.48 | 4.59 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 12.49 | 4.46 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 9.69 | 4.41 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 11.46 | 4.41 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 13.52 | 4.22 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,900 | 11.77 | 4.06 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 12.95 | 4.05 |
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.