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 | $11,700 | 27.77 | 2.37 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,200 | 23.68 | 2.32 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 23.55 | 2.20 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,900 | 21.14 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,900 | 21.14 | 2.38 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,700 | 27.77 | 2.37 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,200 | 23.68 | 2.32 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,500 | 17.06 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,600 | 9.82 | 2.14 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,900 | 9.31 | 2.39 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 9.29 | 1.48 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,100 | 8.96 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 13.67 | 2.28 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,300 | 11.76 | 3.56 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,600 | 9.82 | 2.14 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,900 | 9.70 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,300 | 11.76 | 3.56 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,900 | 9.70 | 3.34 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.83 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 9.83 | 2.23 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 9.72 | 1.65 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,600 | 9.46 | 3.64 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 8.95 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,600 | 9.46 | 3.64 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 6.13 | 2.67 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $3,000 | 6.78 | 2.26 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 9.83 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 10.79 | 1.89 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,600 | 10.78 | 1.12 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,100 | 9.72 | 1.91 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,200 | 9.66 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,100 | 6.29 | 3.00 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,700 | 6.68 | 2.47 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.84 | 2.44 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 11.36 | 1.77 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 9.34 | 1.73 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $6,100 | 9.00 | 1.48 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,700 | 9.00 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | CWS | $2,000 | 5.31 | 2.66 |
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,900 | 7.53 | 2.60 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.42 | 2.46 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,200 | 7.59 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $5,600 | 11.59 | 2.07 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 10.66 | 1.72 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.45 | 1.69 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $5,000 | 10.27 | 2.05 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,500 | 10.21 | 2.27 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,900 | 10.19 | 2.61 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,400 | 10.16 | 1.88 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,300 | 10.12 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,200 | 7.55 | 3.43 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,400 | 6.99 | 2.91 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,700 | 7.48 | 2.77 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | MIN | $2,100 | 5.74 | 2.73 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
| Alan Roden | MIN | $2,300 | 6.23 | 2.71 |
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.