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 | $11,000 | 44.20 | 4.02 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,200 | 43.91 | 3.92 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,600 | 41.18 | 3.88 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,200 | 39.70 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 44.20 | 4.02 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $9,400 | 37.44 | 3.98 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $7,400 | 29.13 | 3.94 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,200 | 43.91 | 3.92 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 13.75 | 3.12 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 12.64 | 3.83 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,400 | 12.25 | 3.60 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,000 | 12.05 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,600 | 11.08 | 4.26 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.05 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,000 | 12.05 | 4.02 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,100 | 12.01 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 11.30 | 3.42 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 11.24 | 3.04 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,000 | 11.04 | 3.68 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.65 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,000 | 11.04 | 3.68 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.65 | 3.43 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 11.30 | 3.42 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 8.82 | 3.04 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,400 | 13.12 | 3.86 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.15 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,200 | 12.59 | 3.93 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,600 | 12.28 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,000 | 8.08 | 4.04 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,200 | 12.59 | 3.93 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,400 | 13.12 | 3.86 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 11.76 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.16 | 3.12 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 11.66 | 3.07 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.60 | 3.22 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,300 | 11.53 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,600 | 11.45 | 4.40 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 8.98 | 3.90 |
| Ben Williamson | TB | $2,200 | 8.16 | 3.71 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 9.52 | 3.52 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 16.46 | 3.66 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 14.27 | 3.24 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 14.01 | 3.34 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.81 | 3.37 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.41 | 3.12 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,700 | 12.52 | 3.38 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,300 | 12.18 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wiemer | WSH | $2,100 | 8.83 | 4.20 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.93 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,500 | 9.78 | 3.91 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,800 | 10.81 | 3.86 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.85 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,500 | 9.59 | 3.84 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,300 | 12.18 | 3.69 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,800 | 10.31 | 3.68 |
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.