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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 23.53 | 2.20 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,300 | 20.10 | 1.95 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $7,800 | 17.30 | 2.22 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $6,800 | 16.30 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Singer | CIN | $6,800 | 16.30 | 2.40 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $7,800 | 17.30 | 2.22 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 23.53 | 2.20 |
| Shane Smith | CWS | $5,800 | 12.28 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $8,400 | 12.13 | 1.44 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 9.13 | 2.28 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 8.85 | 1.48 |
| Willie MacIver | ATH | $5,000 | 8.16 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,700 | 6.63 | 2.45 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,800 | 6.54 | 2.34 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 9.13 | 2.28 |
| Jose Trevino | CIN | $2,800 | 5.07 | 1.81 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $9,800 | 12.63 | 1.29 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $8,400 | 12.13 | 1.44 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 9.13 | 2.28 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 9.13 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 9.13 | 3.15 |
| Eric Wagaman | MIA | $2,300 | 5.72 | 2.49 |
| Troy Johnston | MIA | $2,000 | 4.94 | 2.47 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,700 | 6.63 | 2.45 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.65 | 2.14 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,600 | 8.19 | 2.27 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,900 | 7.97 | 2.04 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,500 | 7.33 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,600 | 8.19 | 2.27 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.65 | 2.14 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 7.17 | 2.11 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,500 | 7.33 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 9.31 | 1.58 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $9,600 | 9.28 | 0.97 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,300 | 7.84 | 2.38 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 5.97 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,300 | 7.84 | 2.38 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,200 | 4.66 | 2.12 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 5.97 | 2.06 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 9.31 | 1.58 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $5,600 | 9.26 | 1.65 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,700 | 5.04 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,700 | 5.04 | 1.87 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $5,600 | 9.26 | 1.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $5,500 | 11.21 | 2.04 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 9.95 | 1.91 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $8,800 | 9.77 | 1.11 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,400 | 9.27 | 2.11 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,400 | 9.20 | 3.83 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $5,100 | 9.12 | 1.79 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,700 | 8.83 | 1.55 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,800 | 8.47 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,400 | 9.20 | 3.83 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 7.27 | 2.91 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 6.31 | 2.87 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,300 | 8.28 | 2.51 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,600 | 6.48 | 2.49 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,400 | 8.41 | 2.47 |
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.