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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,700 | 26.86 | 2.77 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 25.39 | 2.42 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 23.98 | 2.52 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $9,200 | 23.16 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,700 | 26.86 | 2.77 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,100 | 22.08 | 2.73 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $6,200 | 16.01 | 2.58 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $9,200 | 23.16 | 2.52 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 10.26 | 1.77 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 9.45 | 2.36 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 8.60 | 2.15 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,800 | 7.77 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,100 | 7.44 | 2.40 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,600 | 6.18 | 2.38 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 9.45 | 2.36 |
| Danny Jansen | TEX | $2,700 | 6.13 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,600 | 10.69 | 2.32 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 10.26 | 1.77 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,300 | 9.52 | 2.21 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 9.45 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,300 | 9.12 | 2.76 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,700 | 7.08 | 2.62 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,200 | 7.82 | 2.44 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $3,100 | 7.50 | 2.42 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,100 | 8.72 | 2.13 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 8.56 | 1.68 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,200 | 8.32 | 1.98 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $3,800 | 8.22 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,100 | 5.01 | 2.39 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 6.73 | 2.17 |
| Jorbit Vivas | WSH | $2,000 | 4.33 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,000 | 10.15 | 2.54 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,300 | 9.73 | 1.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 9.58 | 1.92 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,000 | 10.15 | 2.54 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,700 | 6.73 | 2.49 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,600 | 6.16 | 2.37 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,200 | 5.05 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.27 | 1.66 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 8.89 | 1.53 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,500 | 8.61 | 1.91 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 8.55 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lawlar | ARI | $2,200 | 5.02 | 2.28 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,400 | 7.71 | 2.27 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,500 | 5.58 | 2.23 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,300 | 7.37 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.84 | 1.81 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 10.82 | 1.90 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.50 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 9.96 | 1.69 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $5,400 | 9.58 | 1.77 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 9.16 | 2.13 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,200 | 9.11 | 1.75 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,000 | 9.08 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 8.08 | 2.99 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.82 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $3,000 | 8.21 | 2.74 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,500 | 6.34 | 2.53 |
| Alex Call | LAD | $2,500 | 6.25 | 2.50 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 7.49 | 2.50 |
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.