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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 47.25 | 4.30 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,700 | 40.63 | 3.80 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $8,300 | 35.93 | 4.33 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,800 | 35.85 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $8,300 | 35.93 | 4.33 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 47.25 | 4.30 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,700 | 40.63 | 3.80 |
| Andre Pallante | STL | $7,600 | 28.72 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,000 | 14.15 | 3.54 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.61 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.47 | 3.37 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 12.21 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,400 | 11.13 | 4.64 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $2,900 | 11.13 | 3.84 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,900 | 10.82 | 3.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.33 | 3.87 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 12.01 | 4.29 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 10.68 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 12.01 | 4.29 |
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.33 | 3.87 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 14.54 | 3.63 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 13.84 | 3.55 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.06 | 3.73 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.37 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,800 | 11.01 | 3.93 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.06 | 3.73 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 15.20 | 4.11 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 13.08 | 3.11 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 12.78 | 4.41 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 12.45 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 12.78 | 4.41 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 15.20 | 4.11 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 12.45 | 3.89 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,500 | 9.36 | 3.75 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.83 | 3.51 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.44 | 3.29 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.53 | 4.31 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,400 | 15.46 | 3.51 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 14.13 | 3.72 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 13.98 | 3.33 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.97 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.84 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,600 | 11.75 | 4.52 |
| JJ Bleday | ATH | $2,200 | 9.63 | 4.38 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.53 | 4.31 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.89 | 4.30 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,800 | 11.82 | 4.22 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,300 | 13.76 | 4.17 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,200 | 13.32 | 4.16 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,100 | 12.71 | 4.10 |
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.