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 | 54.47 | 5.09 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,700 | 35.56 | 3.67 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,500 | 34.80 | 3.66 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,400 | 34.03 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 54.47 | 5.09 |
| Chad Patrick | MIL | $8,600 | 32.91 | 3.83 |
| Frankie Montas | NYM | $8,000 | 30.10 | 3.76 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,700 | 35.56 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 14.95 | 3.40 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,200 | 13.91 | 4.35 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 13.16 | 3.87 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,300 | 12.78 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,200 | 13.91 | 4.35 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 12.49 | 4.31 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 8.61 | 4.30 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.74 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,300 | 14.29 | 3.32 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 13.55 | 4.11 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 13.55 | 4.11 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,600 | 10.47 | 4.03 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,800 | 10.44 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.35 | 3.84 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.11 | 3.92 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,400 | 12.76 | 3.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.64 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,000 | 12.22 | 4.07 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 9.49 | 3.95 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,600 | 10.27 | 3.95 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.11 | 3.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,700 | 15.20 | 4.11 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.56 | 3.40 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,700 | 15.20 | 4.11 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 12.17 | 3.93 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 8.50 | 3.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 15.69 | 4.02 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.42 | 3.28 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 15.21 | 3.62 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 15.11 | 3.60 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 14.48 | 3.53 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 14.16 | 2.95 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,900 | 14.12 | 3.62 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.85 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,600 | 12.14 | 4.67 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,800 | 12.29 | 4.39 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 10.48 | 4.37 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,600 | 11.19 | 4.31 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,700 | 11.48 | 4.25 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 13.14 | 4.24 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,100 | 8.88 | 4.23 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,400 | 10.07 | 4.20 |
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.