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 | $11,200 | 40.77 | 3.64 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,600 | 39.12 | 3.69 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,800 | 36.41 | 3.37 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,100 | 34.74 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,100 | 34.74 | 4.29 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $7,700 | 32.05 | 4.16 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,400 | 29.08 | 3.93 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,600 | 39.12 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 13.98 | 3.68 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,300 | 12.74 | 3.86 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,500 | 12.52 | 3.58 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 12.47 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,400 | 11.45 | 4.77 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,000 | 9.31 | 4.66 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,700 | 10.58 | 3.92 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,300 | 12.74 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.40 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.97 | 4.47 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 12.02 | 3.88 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,500 | 10.30 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.97 | 4.47 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 12.02 | 3.88 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.40 | 3.79 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,000 | 7.26 | 3.63 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 14.05 | 3.51 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,900 | 13.33 | 3.42 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 12.57 | 3.93 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 12.37 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,000 | 12.14 | 4.05 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 12.57 | 3.93 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,700 | 10.42 | 3.86 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,200 | 12.26 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 14.67 | 3.33 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.50 | 3.75 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,300 | 12.88 | 3.90 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 12.03 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,600 | 11.97 | 4.60 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,300 | 12.88 | 3.90 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,400 | 9.16 | 3.81 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,100 | 11.79 | 3.80 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.90 | 3.89 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.54 | 3.31 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 15.43 | 3.59 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.66 | 3.58 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 14.38 | 3.99 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,800 | 14.20 | 3.74 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,000 | 13.48 | 3.37 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,000 | 10.99 | 5.50 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,700 | 11.70 | 4.33 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,100 | 12.72 | 4.10 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,200 | 12.94 | 4.05 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,400 | 9.69 | 4.04 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
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.