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 | $12,500 | 26.90 | 2.15 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 24.03 | 2.18 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,700 | 21.23 | 1.98 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 21.19 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 21.19 | 2.23 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 24.03 | 2.18 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,200 | 19.95 | 2.17 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,500 | 26.90 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,400 | 12.18 | 1.90 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,900 | 11.66 | 1.98 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 10.97 | 2.38 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,900 | 8.62 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,500 | 7.68 | 3.07 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 5.81 | 2.77 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,200 | 5.62 | 2.55 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,400 | 6.10 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,400 | 12.18 | 1.90 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,900 | 11.66 | 1.98 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 10.97 | 2.38 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,800 | 9.96 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,500 | 7.68 | 3.07 |
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,500 | 7.26 | 2.90 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 5.81 | 2.77 |
| Ryan Noda | CWS | $2,100 | 5.50 | 2.62 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 11.48 | 2.09 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 9.41 | 2.24 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 8.85 | 2.33 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 8.40 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 8.40 | 2.40 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,200 | 5.23 | 2.38 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 8.85 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 11.33 | 1.92 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 10.63 | 2.05 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,900 | 10.47 | 2.14 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,700 | 10.20 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,400 | 8.67 | 2.55 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.81 | 2.52 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 8.04 | 2.44 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 10.88 | 2.22 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.73 | 1.79 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,600 | 10.13 | 2.20 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 9.44 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 8.10 | 2.53 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,800 | 6.99 | 2.50 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,200 | 5.51 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 12.68 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 12.46 | 1.86 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 11.84 | 2.08 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 11.04 | 2.25 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,600 | 10.77 | 1.92 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,100 | 10.21 | 1.67 |
| Tyler Freeman | COL | $4,200 | 10.18 | 2.42 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.06 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 7.36 | 2.73 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,300 | 8.70 | 2.64 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,000 | 7.89 | 2.63 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,200 | 5.71 | 2.60 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,400 | 6.22 | 2.59 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,700 | 9.35 | 2.53 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,500 | 8.81 | 2.52 |
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.