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 | $10,700 | 48.03 | 4.49 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,700 | 42.95 | 4.01 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,800 | 38.11 | 3.89 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,700 | 36.89 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 48.03 | 4.49 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,700 | 42.95 | 4.01 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $7,900 | 31.40 | 3.97 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,800 | 38.11 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,400 | 13.19 | 3.88 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,100 | 12.06 | 3.89 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,400 | 13.19 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 13.58 | 4.38 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.34 | 3.61 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.69 | 3.77 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.07 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 13.58 | 4.38 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.69 | 3.77 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.07 | 3.69 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.34 | 3.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 15.26 | 3.63 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 13.73 | 3.52 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 13.68 | 4.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.39 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady House | WSH | $2,100 | 10.26 | 4.88 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 13.68 | 4.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.39 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 13.76 | 4.30 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.05 | 3.73 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 13.76 | 4.30 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,800 | 10.62 | 3.79 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.05 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 15.70 | 3.20 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,400 | 14.65 | 3.33 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 14.16 | 3.83 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 14.12 | 3.92 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 13.91 | 2.90 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 13.43 | 3.95 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,000 | 13.42 | 3.35 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,900 | 13.40 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,600 | 12.64 | 4.86 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 11.74 | 4.35 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,300 | 9.68 | 4.21 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,000 | 12.45 | 4.15 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 11.44 | 4.08 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.18 | 4.06 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,800 | 11.16 | 3.99 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.97 |
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.