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 | $11,500 | 21.62 | 1.88 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $10,000 | 18.52 | 1.85 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,000 | 16.05 | 1.78 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,800 | 16.02 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Sears | ATH | $6,300 | 13.46 | 2.14 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,200 | 15.27 | 2.12 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,500 | 15.73 | 2.10 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,800 | 14.27 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,600 | 10.85 | 1.94 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 8.98 | 2.09 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,600 | 8.73 | 2.42 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $4,400 | 8.64 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,300 | 5.96 | 2.59 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.26 | 2.50 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,300 | 8.19 | 2.48 |
| Willie MacIver | ATH | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,600 | 10.85 | 1.94 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,800 | 10.21 | 1.76 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,700 | 9.53 | 2.03 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 8.99 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,300 | 5.96 | 2.59 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,500 | 6.43 | 2.57 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,300 | 8.41 | 2.55 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,700 | 6.77 | 2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 11.91 | 2.21 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $9,200 | 10.59 | 1.15 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 8.82 | 1.80 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,000 | 8.36 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.76 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,400 | 6.37 | 2.66 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,700 | 6.63 | 2.46 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 11.22 | 1.87 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.73 | 1.95 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 10.18 | 2.31 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 10.15 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,400 | 7.91 | 2.33 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 10.18 | 2.31 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | PIT | $3,200 | 7.05 | 2.20 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.41 | 2.16 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 11.92 | 2.09 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 10.69 | 2.02 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $8,400 | 10.37 | 1.23 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 9.96 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,400 | 8.50 | 2.50 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 9.96 | 2.49 |
| Josh Rojas | CWS | $2,000 | 4.94 | 2.47 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.70 | 1.77 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,300 | 11.23 | 2.61 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 10.91 | 1.85 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 10.63 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,400 | 10.56 | 1.96 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,000 | 10.35 | 2.07 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,800 | 10.27 | 1.77 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,800 | 10.15 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,000 | 6.57 | 3.29 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,000 | 8.97 | 2.99 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,200 | 6.53 | 2.97 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,000 | 8.36 | 2.79 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 7.79 | 2.69 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,300 | 11.23 | 2.61 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,400 | 6.22 | 2.59 |
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.