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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,700 | 24.44 | 2.52 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,200 | 23.76 | 2.58 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,700 | 23.28 | 2.18 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,200 | 20.66 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,200 | 23.76 | 2.58 |
| Ryan Weathers | MIA | $6,000 | 15.44 | 2.57 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,200 | 20.66 | 2.52 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,700 | 24.44 | 2.52 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 10.90 | 2.42 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.74 | 1.71 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 8.81 | 1.92 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $7,600 | 8.66 | 1.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,700 | 7.35 | 2.72 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,700 | 6.91 | 2.56 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 10.90 | 2.42 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,200 | 5.19 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 10.90 | 2.42 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.74 | 1.71 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 10.39 | 1.76 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,400 | 10.17 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,700 | 7.35 | 2.72 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,100 | 8.00 | 2.58 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,700 | 6.91 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 10.05 | 2.39 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 9.48 | 1.72 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,500 | 9.18 | 2.04 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $8,400 | 8.64 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 7.56 | 2.70 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,800 | 6.84 | 2.44 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 10.05 | 2.39 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,800 | 8.36 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.18 | 1.70 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.00 | 1.75 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,600 | 10.00 | 2.17 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 9.68 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,700 | 6.70 | 2.48 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,600 | 8.90 | 2.47 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $3,000 | 6.59 | 2.20 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,800 | 8.37 | 2.20 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 10.39 | 1.79 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 9.32 | 1.63 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,000 | 8.56 | 2.14 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $9,000 | 8.47 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,300 | 8.01 | 2.43 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,400 | 5.68 | 2.37 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,100 | 7.20 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.83 | 1.82 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.36 | 1.83 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 10.23 | 1.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.21 | 1.67 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,000 | 10.16 | 2.03 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 10.00 | 1.89 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $6,600 | 9.72 | 1.47 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,800 | 9.63 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,600 | 7.54 | 2.90 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,000 | 8.52 | 2.84 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,200 | 6.02 | 2.74 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.66 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,300 | 6.09 | 2.65 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,600 | 9.32 | 2.59 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,500 | 6.40 | 2.56 |
| Jac Caglianone | KC | $2,500 | 6.31 | 2.52 |
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.