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 | 41.00 | 3.83 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 33.61 | 3.30 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $8,500 | 32.03 | 3.77 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $9,400 | 30.82 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 41.00 | 3.83 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $8,500 | 32.03 | 3.77 |
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $8,000 | 28.92 | 3.62 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 33.61 | 3.30 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 16.89 | 4.02 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,300 | 15.88 | 4.81 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie MacIver | ATH | $2,000 | 10.68 | 5.34 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,300 | 15.88 | 4.81 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 16.89 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 9.51 | 3.40 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 9.15 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 9.51 | 3.40 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 9.15 | 3.16 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 12.13 | 2.96 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 11.93 | 3.51 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 7.89 | 2.92 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 11.93 | 3.51 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 12.13 | 2.96 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 7.89 | 2.92 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,800 | 12.51 | 3.29 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,800 | 12.51 | 3.29 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,700 | 14.96 | 4.04 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,300 | 12.98 | 3.93 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,600 | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,700 | 12.21 | 4.52 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,100 | 12.05 | 3.89 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,200 | 12.03 | 3.76 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,700 | 12.21 | 4.52 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,700 | 14.96 | 4.04 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 9.56 | 3.98 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,300 | 12.98 | 3.93 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,100 | 12.05 | 3.89 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 8.41 | 3.82 |
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.