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 | 43.24 | 4.00 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,400 | 37.45 | 3.60 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $8,900 | 35.48 | 3.99 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,100 | 34.72 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $7,000 | 28.75 | 4.11 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 43.24 | 4.00 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $8,900 | 35.48 | 3.99 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,100 | 34.72 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,700 | 14.22 | 3.84 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 13.51 | 3.56 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,700 | 13.28 | 4.92 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.01 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,000 | 10.24 | 5.12 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,700 | 13.28 | 4.92 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,600 | 12.37 | 4.76 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,300 | 9.57 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 14.31 | 3.98 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.36 | 3.99 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 11.16 | 3.28 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.19 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.19 | 4.07 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.36 | 3.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 14.31 | 3.98 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 11.16 | 3.28 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 14.34 | 4.10 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.16 | 3.73 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.87 | 3.65 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 13.37 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 14.34 | 4.10 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 10.53 | 3.90 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,000 | 11.45 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 15.72 | 3.83 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.49 | 4.03 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,300 | 12.12 | 3.67 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 11.99 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.49 | 4.03 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 9.98 | 3.99 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,600 | 10.18 | 3.91 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,000 | 11.68 | 3.89 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,400 | 17.46 | 3.23 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.30 | 3.76 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.77 | 3.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 14.41 | 3.35 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 14.18 | 3.22 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,900 | 14.10 | 3.61 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.73 | 3.35 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,600 | 13.73 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.39 | 4.27 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.18 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,200 | 12.96 | 4.05 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $2,800 | 11.31 | 4.04 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 13.37 | 3.93 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.91 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.77 | 3.89 |
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.