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 | $11,500 | 24.97 | 2.17 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,500 | 22.70 | 2.39 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,500 | 18.14 | 1.73 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $7,800 | 17.88 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,500 | 22.70 | 2.39 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $7,800 | 17.88 | 2.29 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $6,200 | 13.57 | 2.19 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,500 | 24.97 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.75 | 2.22 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,100 | 9.23 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TB | $2,400 | 6.79 | 2.83 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,900 | 7.07 | 2.44 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,300 | 7.93 | 2.40 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.21 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 10.72 | 1.73 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,500 | 10.02 | 2.23 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.75 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,400 | 7.20 | 3.00 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,200 | 6.49 | 2.95 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,100 | 6.01 | 2.86 |
| Danny Jansen | TB | $2,400 | 6.79 | 2.83 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.56 | 1.74 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $5,400 | 9.48 | 1.76 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,600 | 8.71 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,500 | 6.17 | 2.47 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,600 | 8.71 | 2.42 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $3,100 | 7.39 | 2.38 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,600 | 8.27 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 11.35 | 2.37 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.79 | 1.83 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 10.71 | 1.76 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,900 | 10.57 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,100 | 9.09 | 2.93 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,600 | 8.62 | 2.39 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 10.82 | 2.16 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.19 | 1.77 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 9.05 | 2.51 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 8.64 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 9.05 | 2.51 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $2,800 | 6.76 | 2.41 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 8.04 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.29 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,600 | 10.96 | 1.66 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.36 | 1.73 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,400 | 10.34 | 1.91 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $5,800 | 10.34 | 1.78 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,200 | 10.21 | 1.96 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,800 | 10.21 | 2.13 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,500 | 8.95 | 2.56 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,400 | 8.65 | 2.54 |
| Cavan Biggio | KC | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,700 | 9.24 | 2.50 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 6.99 | 2.50 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,200 | 5.47 | 2.49 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
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.