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 | $11,000 | 56.25 | 5.11 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,000 | 41.11 | 4.57 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,600 | 39.77 | 3.75 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,700 | 38.45 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 56.25 | 5.11 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,000 | 41.11 | 4.57 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,400 | 35.11 | 4.18 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $7,700 | 30.62 | 3.98 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,700 | 19.31 | 5.22 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 13.58 | 4.24 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 13.52 | 3.00 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 13.18 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,700 | 19.31 | 5.22 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 13.58 | 4.24 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,800 | 11.61 | 4.15 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.72 | 3.61 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 9.85 | 3.28 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,600 | 9.84 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,600 | 9.84 | 3.78 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.72 | 3.61 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,700 | 9.17 | 3.40 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 13.93 | 4.35 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.51 | 3.65 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.24 | 4.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.11 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 13.93 | 4.35 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 11.33 | 4.20 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.11 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,700 | 11.08 | 4.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 15.75 | 4.04 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 14.08 | 3.61 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.83 | 3.57 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 11.79 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,700 | 11.36 | 4.21 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 15.75 | 4.04 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 9.51 | 3.80 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 14.08 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 17.03 | 3.87 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 14.85 | 3.23 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.84 | 3.80 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 13.98 | 3.41 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,300 | 13.93 | 4.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.90 | 3.39 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,800 | 13.56 | 3.57 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,000 | 13.35 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,000 | 13.10 | 4.37 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,800 | 12.00 | 4.29 |
| Harrison Bader | MIN | $2,600 | 10.99 | 4.23 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,700 | 11.41 | 4.23 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,300 | 13.93 | 4.22 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,400 | 10.08 | 4.20 |
| Esteury Ruiz | LAD | $2,200 | 9.16 | 4.16 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
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.