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 | $12,400 | 25.16 | 2.03 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,100 | 20.37 | 2.02 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $9,600 | 19.66 | 2.05 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $8,400 | 19.00 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $8,400 | 19.00 | 2.26 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $6,800 | 15.17 | 2.23 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,600 | 18.27 | 2.12 |
| Michael Soroka | WSH | $5,500 | 11.50 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,400 | 10.14 | 1.88 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,200 | 9.97 | 1.92 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 9.68 | 2.25 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $7,000 | 8.95 | 1.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 5.79 | 2.90 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,500 | 6.54 | 2.62 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,300 | 8.42 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $8,600 | 10.92 | 1.27 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,400 | 10.14 | 1.88 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,200 | 9.97 | 1.92 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $9,200 | 9.87 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 5.79 | 2.90 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,100 | 5.99 | 2.85 |
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,000 | 5.64 | 2.82 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 10.77 | 2.11 |
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $4,600 | 9.62 | 2.09 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,300 | 9.37 | 2.18 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,800 | 9.35 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,300 | 6.18 | 2.69 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,500 | 6.67 | 2.67 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,800 | 9.35 | 2.46 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,700 | 6.59 | 2.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 11.26 | 1.88 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 10.98 | 1.96 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $8,800 | 10.55 | 1.20 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.16 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.54 | 2.42 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,600 | 8.44 | 2.34 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.83 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 11.74 | 2.40 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 11.22 | 1.17 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 9.27 | 2.06 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.10 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,800 | 7.18 | 2.56 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $2,900 | 7.19 | 2.48 |
| Miguel Andujar | ATH | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,900 | 7.00 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,400 | 13.13 | 1.26 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,700 | 11.25 | 1.97 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.94 | 1.79 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,500 | 10.88 | 1.67 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $9,000 | 10.65 | 1.18 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,500 | 10.50 | 1.91 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,900 | 10.22 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.20 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,300 | 6.55 | 2.85 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,000 | 5.46 | 2.73 |
| Austin Slater | CWS | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,900 | 10.22 | 2.62 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,400 | 8.81 | 2.59 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,000 | 5.11 | 2.55 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $2,600 | 6.51 | 2.50 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,600 | 6.34 | 2.44 |
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.