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 | 25.50 | 2.63 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 25.27 | 2.41 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 24.18 | 2.55 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 22.24 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,700 | 25.50 | 2.63 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,100 | 21.10 | 2.60 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 24.18 | 2.55 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $7,500 | 18.80 | 2.51 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 10.26 | 1.77 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 8.94 | 2.24 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.90 | 2.23 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 7.74 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,000 | 7.30 | 2.43 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,600 | 6.18 | 2.38 |
| Danny Jansen | TEX | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 5.17 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 10.26 | 1.77 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,300 | 9.52 | 2.21 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,600 | 9.49 | 2.06 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,000 | 5.63 | 2.82 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,300 | 8.32 | 2.52 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,200 | 7.82 | 2.44 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | MIL | $2,500 | 6.81 | 2.72 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,100 | 5.16 | 2.46 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 6.78 | 2.42 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 6.73 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,000 | 10.15 | 2.54 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 9.58 | 1.92 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,300 | 9.55 | 1.80 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,100 | 9.37 | 2.28 |
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 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 8.71 | 1.71 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,500 | 8.61 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | TB | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 6.87 | 2.64 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.43 |
| Jordan Lawlar | ARI | $2,200 | 5.27 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.84 | 1.81 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 10.63 | 1.86 |
| 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 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,200 | 9.31 | 1.79 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,600 | 9.20 | 1.64 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 9.16 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 7.80 | 2.89 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,600 | 7.28 | 2.80 |
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,200 | 5.99 | 2.72 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $3,000 | 8.04 | 2.68 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Ryan Vilade | TB | $2,000 | 5.16 | 2.58 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
| Joey Wiemer | WSH | $2,600 | 6.63 | 2.55 |
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.