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 | $11,000 | 36.05 | 3.28 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,900 | 34.07 | 3.44 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,000 | 30.43 | 3.80 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,500 | 30.42 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,500 | 30.42 | 4.06 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,000 | 30.43 | 3.80 |
| JP Sears | ATH | $7,600 | 27.58 | 3.63 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $7,700 | 27.07 | 3.52 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,000 | 14.50 | 3.62 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,500 | 13.62 | 3.03 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.63 | 3.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 11.71 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,600 | 11.45 | 4.40 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 10.82 | 4.16 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 15.85 | 4.28 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 13.84 | 4.61 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 11.47 | 4.10 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,800 | 10.46 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 13.84 | 4.61 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 15.85 | 4.28 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 11.47 | 4.10 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.92 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 14.56 | 3.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.31 | 3.70 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 13.08 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 13.08 | 4.22 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $2,900 | 11.64 | 4.01 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 14.56 | 3.93 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,900 | 11.37 | 3.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 15.37 | 4.27 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 14.53 | 3.54 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 13.84 | 4.19 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 13.60 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 15.37 | 4.27 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 13.60 | 4.25 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 13.84 | 4.19 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 16.51 | 3.59 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.56 | 3.24 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,300 | 14.65 | 4.44 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 14.20 | 3.30 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 14.16 | 3.63 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 14.07 | 3.70 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 13.45 | 3.28 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,400 | 13.42 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 11.01 | 4.59 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,300 | 14.65 | 4.44 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,900 | 12.65 | 4.36 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,700 | 11.62 | 4.30 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,300 | 9.74 | 4.23 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $2,800 | 11.67 | 4.17 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,000 | 12.18 | 4.06 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,700 | 10.97 | 4.06 |
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.