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 | $10,700 | 26.29 | 2.46 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,700 | 25.86 | 2.67 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,300 | 23.54 | 2.53 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,000 | 22.47 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $5,700 | 15.34 | 2.69 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,700 | 25.86 | 2.67 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,300 | 23.54 | 2.53 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 26.29 | 2.46 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 10.59 | 1.76 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 10.33 | 1.99 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.70 | 1.78 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,300 | 8.39 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,000 | 5.88 | 2.94 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,700 | 7.50 | 2.78 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,800 | 7.60 | 2.71 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,100 | 5.58 | 2.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,500 | 10.73 | 2.38 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 10.59 | 1.76 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 10.33 | 1.99 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 9.37 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,000 | 5.88 | 2.94 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,700 | 7.66 | 2.84 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,000 | 5.60 | 2.80 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,700 | 7.50 | 2.78 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 11.42 | 2.66 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,400 | 10.18 | 1.89 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 9.95 | 1.72 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,300 | 9.17 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,700 | 8.25 | 3.06 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 11.42 | 2.66 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.49 | 2.50 |
| Gavin Lux | CIN | $2,900 | 7.16 | 2.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,800 | 10.74 | 2.24 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 10.69 | 1.81 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.65 | 1.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.61 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,500 | 7.73 | 3.09 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $3,300 | 9.78 | 2.96 |
| Maximo Acosta | MIA | $2,400 | 7.01 | 2.92 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,000 | 7.45 | 2.48 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,400 | 9.95 | 1.84 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.84 | 1.64 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,700 | 9.26 | 2.50 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,200 | 9.05 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,000 | 8.14 | 2.71 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,700 | 9.26 | 2.50 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,900 | 7.03 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,600 | 11.49 | 2.50 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,500 | 10.70 | 2.38 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.62 | 1.74 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.40 | 1.68 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $4,800 | 10.16 | 2.12 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,700 | 10.10 | 1.77 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,400 | 10.10 | 2.30 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,100 | 10.06 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,300 | 8.01 | 3.48 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,800 | 8.71 | 3.11 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.93 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,000 | 5.69 | 2.84 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,400 | 9.46 | 2.78 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,400 | 6.40 | 2.67 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,300 | 6.11 | 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.