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 | $10,800 | 46.30 | 4.29 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 40.70 | 3.84 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,200 | 40.14 | 3.94 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,900 | 38.78 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 46.30 | 4.29 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,200 | 40.14 | 3.94 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,900 | 38.78 | 3.92 |
| Michael McGreevy | STL | $7,200 | 28.14 | 3.91 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 18.36 | 4.27 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,000 | 13.01 | 4.34 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,900 | 12.89 | 4.44 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 12.41 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,900 | 12.89 | 4.44 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,000 | 13.01 | 4.34 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $2,800 | 12.08 | 4.32 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 18.36 | 4.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.78 | 3.36 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.01 | 3.67 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.98 | 3.79 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 10.95 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 10.95 | 3.91 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.98 | 3.79 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,200 | 8.10 | 3.68 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.01 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 14.19 | 3.38 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 14.12 | 3.82 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 12.66 | 3.84 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 12.48 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.32 | 4.40 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,000 | 7.83 | 3.92 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 11.31 | 3.90 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 12.66 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,600 | 15.46 | 5.95 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 14.90 | 3.82 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,600 | 12.12 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,600 | 15.46 | 5.95 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 14.90 | 3.82 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,700 | 9.99 | 3.70 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 11.45 | 3.69 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,400 | 15.41 | 4.53 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.14 | 3.22 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.09 | 3.52 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,000 | 14.08 | 7.04 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.90 | 3.48 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,200 | 13.68 | 4.27 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 13.57 | 3.99 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,100 | 13.16 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,000 | 14.08 | 7.04 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,400 | 15.41 | 4.53 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 13.12 | 4.37 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,300 | 9.93 | 4.32 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,200 | 13.68 | 4.27 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $2,900 | 12.35 | 4.26 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,500 | 10.65 | 4.26 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,100 | 13.16 | 4.25 |
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.