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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,600 | 46.43 | 4.38 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 44.42 | 4.11 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,900 | 40.95 | 4.14 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,100 | 39.45 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $6,500 | 29.67 | 4.56 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $6,500 | 29.32 | 4.51 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,600 | 46.43 | 4.38 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,900 | 40.95 | 4.14 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,200 | 14.40 | 4.50 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 14.25 | 3.39 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,600 | 13.58 | 3.77 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,200 | 14.40 | 4.50 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,500 | 10.15 | 4.06 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,400 | 9.58 | 3.99 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | BOS | $2,600 | 10.32 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 14.88 | 4.65 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.28 | 3.49 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.73 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 14.88 | 4.65 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.73 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.28 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,600 | 14.10 | 3.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.82 | 3.73 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.81 | 3.63 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,300 | 13.80 | 6.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,300 | 13.80 | 6.00 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,300 | 9.47 | 4.12 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,200 | 8.74 | 3.97 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 12.24 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 13.22 | 3.57 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.91 | 3.31 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 11.86 | 3.49 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,400 | 11.15 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,800 | 10.63 | 3.80 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,800 | 10.55 | 3.77 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,500 | 8.97 | 3.59 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 13.22 | 3.57 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.82 | 3.36 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,700 | 15.41 | 4.16 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,200 | 14.17 | 4.43 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 14.16 | 3.15 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.95 | 3.49 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 13.53 | 3.38 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,300 | 13.38 | 4.05 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 13.32 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 11.70 | 4.87 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,200 | 14.17 | 4.43 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 13.24 | 4.41 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,900 | 12.65 | 4.36 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 10.16 | 4.23 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,600 | 10.98 | 4.22 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,700 | 15.41 | 4.16 |
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.