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 | 27.81 | 2.53 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,500 | 23.87 | 2.51 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 22.92 | 2.55 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,700 | 22.82 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,700 | 22.82 | 2.62 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 22.92 | 2.55 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 27.81 | 2.53 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,500 | 23.87 | 2.51 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 10.77 | 1.99 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 10.08 | 1.74 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,300 | 9.62 | 1.81 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $8,600 | 9.41 | 1.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,600 | 6.91 | 2.66 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,500 | 6.55 | 2.62 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,700 | 6.98 | 2.59 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,100 | 5.27 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 12.95 | 2.27 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 10.77 | 1.99 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 10.74 | 1.79 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 10.08 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,000 | 6.25 | 3.12 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,600 | 7.34 | 2.82 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,600 | 6.91 | 2.66 |
| Eric Wagaman | MIA | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 10.57 | 1.82 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,600 | 9.65 | 2.10 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,000 | 9.47 | 1.89 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,700 | 9.27 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 7.59 | 2.92 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,100 | 7.46 | 2.41 |
| Adam Frazier | KC | $3,200 | 7.62 | 2.38 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,400 | 5.15 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.87 | 1.94 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,800 | 10.78 | 2.25 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,000 | 10.58 | 2.12 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,700 | 10.20 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 7.13 | 2.85 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.72 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 6.16 | 2.68 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.46 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 10.34 | 1.64 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,300 | 9.18 | 1.73 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 9.10 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,400 | 8.60 | 2.53 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 8.54 | 2.44 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,300 | 5.54 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,400 | 11.43 | 2.60 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 11.10 | 1.85 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 11.07 | 1.98 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.83 | 1.67 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.80 | 1.77 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,000 | 10.43 | 2.09 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,300 | 10.34 | 2.41 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,900 | 10.31 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,300 | 7.46 | 3.24 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,300 | 7.40 | 3.22 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 10.11 | 3.06 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 8.01 | 2.97 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.99 | 2.80 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,400 | 6.70 | 2.79 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.77 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
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.