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 | $12,000 | 27.10 | 2.26 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $11,600 | 22.80 | 1.97 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 21.77 | 2.18 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,700 | 20.67 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,700 | 20.67 | 2.38 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $6,000 | 14.16 | 2.36 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,000 | 27.10 | 2.26 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 21.77 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.79 | 1.63 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 9.64 | 2.24 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,100 | 9.58 | 2.34 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 9.16 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 8.50 | 2.36 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,500 | 5.88 | 2.35 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,100 | 9.58 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 10.16 | 1.72 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.79 | 1.63 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 9.64 | 2.24 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,300 | 9.60 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,500 | 9.35 | 2.67 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 8.50 | 2.36 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,500 | 5.88 | 2.35 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 10.54 | 2.24 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,400 | 10.01 | 1.85 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $5,200 | 9.90 | 1.90 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,300 | 9.38 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,300 | 8.02 | 2.43 |
| Ryan Ritter | COL | $2,500 | 5.87 | 2.35 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,900 | 6.70 | 2.31 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 10.54 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.29 | 1.77 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,800 | 9.94 | 2.07 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,000 | 9.92 | 1.98 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,400 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,100 | 7.04 | 2.27 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,400 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,300 | 9.34 | 2.17 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,200 | 9.03 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $9,800 | 9.71 | 0.99 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.12 | 1.57 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 9.01 | 2.31 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,000 | 8.85 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.45 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,400 | 7.94 | 2.34 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,600 | 6.00 | 2.31 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 9.01 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 12.85 | 2.11 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 12.26 | 1.98 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.90 | 1.86 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 10.77 | 2.03 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.48 | 1.84 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $3,800 | 10.39 | 2.73 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.37 | 1.73 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,900 | 10.28 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,500 | 10.02 | 2.86 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $3,800 | 10.39 | 2.73 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,400 | 8.67 | 2.55 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,600 | 6.60 | 2.54 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
| Max Kepler | PHI | $3,600 | 8.68 | 2.41 |
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.