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 | 33.80 | 2.73 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 23.08 | 2.10 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,500 | 22.71 | 2.67 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,800 | 21.69 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,800 | 21.69 | 2.78 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,400 | 33.80 | 2.73 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,500 | 22.71 | 2.67 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $7,200 | 18.96 | 2.63 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.06 | 1.60 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 8.95 | 1.86 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $4,200 | 8.82 | 2.10 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,100 | 8.74 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,000 | 6.04 | 3.02 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,100 | 7.91 | 2.55 |
| Jacob Stallings | BAL | $2,000 | 5.07 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,100 | 14.37 | 2.82 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.06 | 1.60 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,100 | 9.98 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,000 | 6.04 | 3.02 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,100 | 14.37 | 2.82 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 10.29 | 1.74 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,000 | 8.95 | 2.24 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 8.84 | 2.11 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,100 | 8.76 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 6.49 | 2.82 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,300 | 6.28 | 2.73 |
| Leo Jimenez | TOR | $2,000 | 4.72 | 2.36 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,000 | 7.01 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,000 | 10.49 | 2.10 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.25 | 1.86 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,100 | 10.21 | 2.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 9.88 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 8.74 | 2.91 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 6.38 | 2.66 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,300 | 6.05 | 2.63 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 12.11 | 1.95 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,600 | 10.39 | 1.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.78 | 1.92 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,300 | 8.99 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,400 | 7.53 | 3.14 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 8.60 | 2.87 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,700 | 8.78 | 2.37 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 12.64 | 2.22 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.32 | 1.89 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,200 | 10.83 | 2.08 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,900 | 10.65 | 1.80 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.58 | 1.74 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,000 | 10.58 | 2.12 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,100 | 10.19 | 1.67 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 10.15 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,100 | 6.78 | 3.23 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,000 | 6.31 | 3.16 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,700 | 8.09 | 2.99 |
| MJ Melendez | KC | $2,000 | 5.77 | 2.89 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,100 | 5.97 | 2.84 |
| Harrison Bader | MIN | $3,000 | 8.28 | 2.76 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,700 | 7.28 | 2.70 |
| Esteury Ruiz | LAD | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
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.