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 | 23.04 | 1.99 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 21.75 | 2.18 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,700 | 21.12 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,700 | 21.12 | 2.43 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $6,000 | 13.98 | 2.33 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,000 | 27.10 | 2.26 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 21.75 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,100 | 10.21 | 2.49 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.75 | 1.63 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 9.69 | 2.25 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 9.16 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,100 | 5.32 | 2.53 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,100 | 10.21 | 2.49 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,000 | 7.26 | 2.42 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 8.50 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 10.75 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,100 | 10.21 | 2.49 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.75 | 1.63 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 9.69 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,500 | 9.35 | 2.67 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,100 | 5.32 | 2.53 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,100 | 10.21 | 2.49 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,000 | 7.26 | 2.42 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 10.15 | 2.16 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $5,200 | 9.90 | 1.90 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,400 | 9.71 | 1.80 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,300 | 9.38 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,000 | 7.52 | 2.51 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 8.64 | 2.21 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $3,200 | 7.09 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.29 | 1.77 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,800 | 10.12 | 2.11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,400 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,100 | 6.90 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 10.33 | 2.30 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $9,800 | 9.44 | 0.96 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.12 | 1.57 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 8.86 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Kemp | PHI | $2,900 | 8.07 | 2.78 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,500 | 8.78 | 2.51 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.45 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,400 | 8.25 | 2.43 |
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 | 10.32 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,200 | 6.77 | 3.08 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 8.00 | 2.96 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,500 | 10.02 | 2.86 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.83 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $3,800 | 10.39 | 2.73 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,100 | 8.17 | 2.63 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,400 | 8.82 | 2.59 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
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.