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 | 29.37 | 2.67 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,000 | 27.92 | 3.10 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,800 | 21.28 | 2.17 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,300 | 20.52 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,000 | 27.92 | 3.10 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $6,900 | 18.67 | 2.71 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 29.37 | 2.67 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $7,700 | 20.12 | 2.61 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,400 | 11.07 | 1.73 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,800 | 9.17 | 1.91 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 9.09 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,700 | 7.51 | 2.78 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,800 | 7.08 | 2.53 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 7.08 | 2.53 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,100 | 5.07 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,400 | 11.07 | 1.73 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,100 | 10.47 | 2.05 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 10.36 | 1.73 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,400 | 9.87 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,000 | 8.60 | 2.87 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,700 | 7.51 | 2.78 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.39 | 2.66 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,400 | 9.04 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 9.47 | 1.72 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 9.36 | 2.23 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 9.34 | 1.61 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,500 | 9.10 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.26 | 2.41 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,800 | 6.67 | 2.38 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,100 | 7.37 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.33 | 1.75 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,700 | 10.14 | 2.16 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 9.84 | 1.73 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,000 | 9.82 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,700 | 6.46 | 2.39 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 6.29 | 2.25 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,900 | 6.41 | 2.21 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,100 | 9.05 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.97 | 1.72 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 9.52 | 1.67 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 8.82 | 1.84 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,100 | 8.59 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 6.47 | 2.94 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,500 | 7.91 | 2.26 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,600 | 7.99 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 12.27 | 1.98 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.72 | 1.80 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 11.09 | 1.76 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 10.90 | 1.95 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 10.65 | 1.97 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,300 | 10.29 | 2.39 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $4,000 | 10.15 | 2.54 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,400 | 9.95 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,800 | 8.44 | 3.01 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,700 | 8.00 | 2.96 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,800 | 7.89 | 2.82 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 6.07 | 2.76 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Jac Caglianone | KC | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,000 | 8.11 | 2.70 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,600 | 6.93 | 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.