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 | $10,700 | 38.97 | 3.64 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 37.51 | 3.75 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,900 | 35.82 | 3.29 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,500 | 33.92 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $7,200 | 29.58 | 4.11 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,800 | 33.92 | 3.85 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 37.51 | 3.75 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $8,000 | 29.92 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 13.91 | 3.24 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 13.55 | 3.30 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.91 | 4.03 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $3,400 | 11.98 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.91 | 4.03 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 14.49 | 3.62 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.47 | 4.02 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.74 | 4.05 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.74 | 4.05 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.47 | 4.02 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,500 | 9.40 | 3.76 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.38 | 3.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.84 | 3.84 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 13.53 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,700 | 12.04 | 4.46 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 12.06 | 3.89 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.84 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.67 | 3.70 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 13.64 | 3.69 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.47 | 3.28 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 12.47 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 12.47 | 4.30 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.79 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.67 | 3.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,100 | 16.86 | 3.31 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.70 | 4.36 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,000 | 15.36 | 3.84 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.01 | 3.19 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.80 | 3.61 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.79 | 3.79 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 14.31 | 4.21 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,400 | 13.57 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.70 | 4.36 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,800 | 12.17 | 4.35 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 14.31 | 4.21 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,500 | 10.19 | 4.07 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,200 | 12.88 | 4.03 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 11.98 | 3.99 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,400 | 13.57 | 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.