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 | $12,000 | 30.14 | 2.51 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 22.94 | 2.19 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 21.85 | 2.18 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,200 | 21.44 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,000 | 30.14 | 2.51 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,200 | 21.44 | 2.33 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $7,200 | 16.73 | 2.32 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,000 | 19.94 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 10.40 | 2.26 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 10.34 | 1.69 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,600 | 8.83 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 7.05 | 2.52 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,600 | 8.83 | 2.45 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 5.58 | 2.43 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,400 | 5.81 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,900 | 10.72 | 2.19 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 10.40 | 2.26 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 10.34 | 1.69 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.53 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,300 | 7.17 | 3.12 |
| Michael Toglia | COL | $3,000 | 8.11 | 2.70 |
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,200 | 8.50 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 11.33 | 1.95 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | 9.54 | 2.03 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 9.47 | 2.43 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,300 | 9.13 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 9.47 | 2.43 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,900 | 8.80 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,600 | 10.94 | 2.38 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 10.41 | 1.83 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 10.15 | 2.03 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,300 | 10.14 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,600 | 7.02 | 2.70 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,300 | 8.86 | 2.69 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $3,000 | 7.81 | 2.60 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 7.33 | 2.53 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $10,000 | 10.22 | 1.02 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,200 | 10.16 | 1.95 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $3,900 | 9.45 | 2.42 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,900 | 8.94 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,800 | 7.14 | 2.55 |
| Jon Berti | CHC | $2,000 | 5.09 | 2.54 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 8.01 | 2.50 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $3,900 | 9.45 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.48 | 1.77 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 11.26 | 1.82 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 10.88 | 2.05 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,800 | 10.60 | 1.83 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,900 | 10.52 | 1.78 |
| Tyler Freeman | COL | $4,200 | 10.40 | 2.48 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,200 | 10.35 | 1.99 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 10.16 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,400 | 7.67 | 3.20 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 5.71 | 2.86 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 9.50 | 2.72 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,800 | 7.20 | 2.57 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,300 | 8.28 | 2.51 |
| Tyler Freeman | COL | $4,200 | 10.40 | 2.48 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,800 | 6.76 | 2.42 |
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.