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 | $11,000 | 46.00 | 4.18 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,600 | 41.73 | 4.35 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,600 | 38.71 | 3.65 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $10,400 | 37.84 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,600 | 41.73 | 4.35 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 46.00 | 4.18 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,600 | 38.71 | 3.65 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $10,400 | 37.84 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 14.41 | 3.60 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,800 | 13.49 | 4.82 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 13.09 | 3.04 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,900 | 12.46 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,000 | 10.26 | 5.13 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,800 | 13.49 | 4.82 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,700 | 11.75 | 4.35 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,900 | 12.46 | 4.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 13.24 | 4.01 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.75 | 3.75 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 12.04 | 3.76 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 13.24 | 4.01 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 12.04 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.39 | 3.43 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 13.21 | 3.67 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 12.88 | 3.48 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 12.54 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,900 | 11.62 | 4.01 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 13.21 | 3.67 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,600 | 9.14 | 3.51 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 12.88 | 3.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 14.18 | 4.30 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.55 | 3.39 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 11.93 | 3.06 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.84 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 14.18 | 4.30 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 11.66 | 4.02 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,900 | 11.53 | 3.98 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 17.16 | 4.09 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 16.11 | 3.93 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 15.82 | 3.44 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 14.30 | 2.98 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 14.25 | 3.96 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.15 | 3.45 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,800 | 13.83 | 3.64 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.68 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,200 | 10.18 | 4.63 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 13.43 | 4.63 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 11.11 | 4.44 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 12.85 | 4.43 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $2,700 | 11.68 | 4.33 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,700 | 11.42 | 4.23 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,600 | 10.70 | 4.12 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
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.