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 | $12,400 | 32.87 | 2.65 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,400 | 25.05 | 2.41 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 23.93 | 2.28 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 23.31 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $5,900 | 16.73 | 2.84 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,400 | 32.87 | 2.65 |
| Janson Junk | MIA | $6,100 | 15.67 | 2.57 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,400 | 25.05 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $8,400 | 9.97 | 1.19 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,000 | 9.57 | 4.79 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.05 | 1.51 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,000 | 9.57 | 4.79 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,800 | 7.36 | 2.63 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 5.78 | 2.63 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,600 | 11.64 | 2.53 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $8,400 | 9.97 | 1.19 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,400 | 9.75 | 1.81 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,000 | 9.57 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,000 | 9.57 | 4.79 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,700 | 8.42 | 3.12 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Justin Turner | CHC | $2,100 | 5.55 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 8.82 | 2.38 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,200 | 8.81 | 2.10 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $8,000 | 8.47 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,600 | 7.96 | 3.06 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,300 | 6.64 | 2.89 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,900 | 7.64 | 2.63 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 10.48 | 1.84 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,400 | 10.40 | 1.93 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,200 | 10.01 | 2.38 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $8,800 | 9.45 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 7.68 | 3.20 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,200 | 9.17 | 2.87 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 6.19 | 2.58 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | PIT | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 11.31 | 2.02 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,200 | 10.14 | 1.95 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,100 | 9.58 | 3.09 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,200 | 9.35 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,400 | 8.58 | 3.57 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,100 | 9.58 | 3.09 |
| Gio Urshela | ATH | $2,300 | 5.76 | 2.50 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,800 | 6.29 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.60 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 11.14 | 1.92 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $7,000 | 10.98 | 1.57 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.89 | 1.79 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,500 | 10.43 | 2.32 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $4,400 | 10.34 | 2.35 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,500 | 10.25 | 2.28 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,900 | 10.13 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,000 | 9.04 | 3.01 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.80 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,900 | 8.06 | 2.78 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,500 | 6.91 | 2.77 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,300 | 6.34 | 2.75 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,300 | 6.18 | 2.69 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.68 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,300 | 8.75 | 2.65 |
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.