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 | 47.18 | 4.37 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,700 | 42.41 | 4.37 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,400 | 41.16 | 3.96 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,300 | 40.13 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,700 | 42.41 | 4.37 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 47.18 | 4.37 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,900 | 39.49 | 3.99 |
| Michael McGreevy | STL | $7,000 | 27.76 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 17.31 | 4.22 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,600 | 14.14 | 3.93 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 14.14 | 3.63 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 13.45 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,600 | 11.06 | 4.25 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 17.31 | 4.22 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,400 | 9.72 | 4.05 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 14.04 | 3.51 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 12.59 | 3.81 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $7,800 | 11.05 | 1.42 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.19 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 12.59 | 3.81 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 14.04 | 3.51 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,700 | 8.68 | 3.22 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 9.67 | 3.22 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 14.34 | 4.22 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 14.13 | 3.82 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 13.98 | 4.11 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 13.25 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 13.25 | 4.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 14.34 | 4.22 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 13.98 | 4.11 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 9.83 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.42 | 3.35 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 12.65 | 3.72 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 12.65 | 3.72 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 11.91 | 3.61 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,600 | 9.33 | 3.59 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,100 | 17.18 | 3.37 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,200 | 15.05 | 4.70 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.82 | 3.80 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 14.57 | 3.10 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 14.43 | 3.80 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.27 | 3.40 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 13.92 | 3.16 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,400 | 13.81 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,200 | 15.05 | 4.70 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $2,900 | 13.40 | 4.62 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,000 | 12.96 | 4.32 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,300 | 9.82 | 4.27 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,400 | 10.22 | 4.26 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,300 | 13.73 | 4.16 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 13.70 | 4.15 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,500 | 10.26 | 4.10 |
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.