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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Ray | SF | $9,500 | 40.94 | 4.31 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,900 | 38.56 | 3.89 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $10,500 | 38.24 | 3.64 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 37.89 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Ray | SF | $9,500 | 40.94 | 4.31 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,300 | 36.69 | 3.95 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,900 | 38.56 | 3.89 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $7,800 | 29.89 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 14.07 | 3.43 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,500 | 13.72 | 3.92 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.23 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,600 | 13.38 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 8.88 | 4.23 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.23 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,600 | 10.86 | 4.18 |
| Alex Jackson | BAL | $2,200 | 8.81 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.08 | 3.70 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 13.31 | 4.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 12.73 | 3.98 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 10.63 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 13.31 | 4.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 12.73 | 3.98 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.08 | 3.70 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 10.63 | 3.43 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 15.30 | 4.25 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,600 | 14.92 | 4.15 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 14.72 | 3.87 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.46 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,300 | 12.04 | 5.24 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,200 | 9.46 | 4.30 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,300 | 9.85 | 4.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 15.30 | 4.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.55 | 3.47 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 12.06 | 3.55 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,800 | 11.16 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,800 | 11.16 | 3.98 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 9.64 | 3.85 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,800 | 10.66 | 3.81 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,800 | 10.12 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,200 | 16.60 | 5.19 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 15.63 | 4.01 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.37 | 3.27 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 15.07 | 3.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.77 | 3.69 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,300 | 14.74 | 4.47 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 13.92 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,200 | 16.60 | 5.19 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,300 | 11.68 | 5.08 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,300 | 14.74 | 4.47 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,800 | 12.50 | 4.46 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,100 | 9.00 | 4.29 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,000 | 12.65 | 4.22 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 10.07 | 4.20 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 11.20 | 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.