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 | $12,600 | 32.43 | 2.57 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,500 | 19.39 | 2.04 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 19.37 | 1.94 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,800 | 18.02 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,600 | 32.43 | 2.57 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,500 | 19.39 | 2.04 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,200 | 16.00 | 1.95 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 19.37 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 11.05 | 1.75 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,900 | 9.69 | 2.48 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,900 | 8.17 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 6.80 | 3.40 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,600 | 7.74 | 2.98 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,900 | 8.17 | 2.82 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,300 | 5.85 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 11.05 | 1.75 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 10.44 | 2.68 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,600 | 9.90 | 1.77 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,000 | 9.83 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 6.80 | 3.40 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,600 | 7.74 | 2.98 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,900 | 8.17 | 2.82 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 10.44 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 10.72 | 1.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,400 | 10.33 | 2.35 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $8,400 | 9.17 | 1.09 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,400 | 8.84 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $3,000 | 7.70 | 2.57 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,900 | 7.13 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 11.71 | 1.92 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 10.88 | 1.98 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 9.81 | 1.69 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 9.72 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 9.72 | 2.86 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,500 | 8.76 | 2.50 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 7.15 | 2.47 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,800 | 6.84 | 2.44 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,200 | 11.38 | 2.19 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.53 | 1.83 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 9.49 | 0.99 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,000 | 9.42 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $2,700 | 8.69 | 3.22 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,000 | 8.08 | 2.69 |
| Jon Berti | CHC | $2,100 | 5.31 | 2.53 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $9,600 | 11.95 | 1.25 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.56 | 1.81 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,700 | 11.24 | 1.97 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,800 | 10.81 | 1.86 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,200 | 10.71 | 1.73 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 10.60 | 1.61 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.24 | 1.86 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,100 | 6.84 | 3.26 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 9.41 | 3.24 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $3,100 | 8.94 | 2.88 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,400 | 9.44 | 2.78 |
| Stuart Fairchild | ATL | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,900 | 7.98 | 2.75 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,100 | 8.28 | 2.67 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,800 | 7.36 | 2.63 |
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.