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 | $11,300 | 24.31 | 2.15 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $9,000 | 21.47 | 2.39 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,000 | 19.74 | 1.97 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,500 | 19.06 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,300 | 16.22 | 2.58 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $5,600 | 13.47 | 2.41 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $9,000 | 21.47 | 2.39 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $6,100 | 14.54 | 2.38 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,200 | 10.45 | 2.01 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 9.13 | 1.83 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,400 | 9.03 | 1.67 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Danny Jansen | TB | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,400 | 6.18 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,200 | 10.45 | 2.01 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,700 | 9.61 | 2.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 9.53 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,200 | 7.03 | 3.19 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,100 | 6.08 | 2.90 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,000 | 8.05 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 10.82 | 2.12 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,700 | 9.84 | 2.09 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,800 | 9.23 | 2.43 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,300 | 8.63 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,000 | 5.65 | 2.82 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,800 | 9.23 | 2.43 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 7.43 | 2.25 |
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $3,500 | 7.64 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.77 | 1.92 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,600 | 10.13 | 1.81 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.67 | 1.61 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,100 | 9.63 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.71 | 2.48 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,200 | 9.43 | 2.25 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,400 | 7.61 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 10.89 | 2.05 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.45 | 1.74 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,800 | 9.21 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Barger | TOR | $2,900 | 8.20 | 2.83 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,800 | 7.36 | 2.63 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 8.79 | 2.51 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.43 | 1.88 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,700 | 11.64 | 2.04 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.11 | 1.88 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 10.89 | 1.91 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,400 | 10.71 | 1.98 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 10.40 | 1.70 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $4,200 | 10.25 | 2.44 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,300 | 6.89 | 3.00 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,500 | 7.43 | 2.97 |
| Daz Cameron | MIL | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.92 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,600 | 7.47 | 2.87 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $3,300 | 8.99 | 2.73 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,600 | 7.04 | 2.71 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,100 | 8.42 | 2.71 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
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.