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 | 47.28 | 4.30 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,400 | 40.65 | 3.91 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,400 | 39.63 | 4.22 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,900 | 36.18 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 47.28 | 4.30 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,400 | 39.63 | 4.22 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,400 | 40.65 | 3.91 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $8,200 | 31.38 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 17.38 | 4.24 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,400 | 14.16 | 4.16 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,500 | 14.11 | 4.03 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.79 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 11.88 | 4.40 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 17.38 | 4.24 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,200 | 9.17 | 4.17 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,400 | 14.16 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 13.70 | 4.89 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 12.16 | 3.29 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 13.70 | 4.89 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,200 | 7.81 | 3.55 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,300 | 13.04 | 3.95 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,500 | 12.88 | 3.68 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.18 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,600 | 11.95 | 4.60 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.91 | 4.11 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,300 | 13.04 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 14.96 | 4.68 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.12 | 3.53 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,800 | 12.24 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 14.96 | 4.68 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,600 | 9.43 | 3.63 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,000 | 10.64 | 3.55 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.12 | 3.53 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.10 | 3.35 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 15.74 | 3.58 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,700 | 14.84 | 4.01 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.26 | 3.32 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 13.60 | 4.25 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 13.00 | 3.09 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 12.90 | 3.79 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,100 | 12.87 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,700 | 12.48 | 4.62 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 9.60 | 4.36 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,700 | 11.62 | 4.30 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,600 | 11.07 | 4.26 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 13.60 | 4.25 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.23 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $2,800 | 11.74 | 4.19 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,100 | 12.87 | 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.