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 | $13,000 | 22.55 | 1.73 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,600 | 21.17 | 2.00 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,800 | 20.89 | 1.93 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,500 | 18.94 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $6,200 | 14.56 | 2.35 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $7,200 | 15.99 | 2.22 |
| Chris Paddack | MIN | $7,100 | 14.80 | 2.08 |
| Colton Gordon | HOU | $6,600 | 13.75 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 10.38 | 1.73 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,000 | 9.18 | 2.30 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,200 | 8.94 | 1.72 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,600 | 8.78 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.68 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,100 | 5.14 | 2.45 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,600 | 8.78 | 2.44 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 10.38 | 1.73 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 10.03 | 1.89 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,700 | 9.79 | 2.08 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,000 | 9.18 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | LAA | $2,200 | 6.04 | 2.75 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.68 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,900 | 7.57 | 2.61 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,400 | 8.70 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.89 | 1.98 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 9.45 | 2.06 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,100 | 9.13 | 2.23 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 9.03 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,700 | 7.31 | 2.71 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,400 | 8.50 | 2.50 |
| DJ LeMahieu | NYY | $2,900 | 6.60 | 2.27 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,100 | 9.13 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.93 | 1.76 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.62 | 2.36 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,800 | 10.56 | 1.82 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 10.45 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,500 | 9.23 | 2.64 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.62 | 2.36 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.84 | 2.34 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 10.62 | 1.90 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 10.38 | 2.12 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,400 | 9.29 | 2.11 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 9.24 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,700 | 7.63 | 2.82 |
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,500 | 6.67 | 2.67 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 9.24 | 2.31 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.61 | 1.91 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 11.85 | 1.94 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 11.82 | 2.07 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.14 | 1.89 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,300 | 10.95 | 2.07 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,800 | 10.90 | 2.27 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,600 | 10.42 | 2.27 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,500 | 10.39 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,700 | 7.68 | 2.84 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,600 | 7.08 | 2.72 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,500 | 9.41 | 2.69 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,700 | 6.99 | 2.59 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,500 | 8.99 | 2.57 |
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.