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 | $10,200 | 26.91 | 2.64 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,200 | 26.80 | 2.91 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,700 | 26.42 | 2.72 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,900 | 24.71 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,200 | 26.80 | 2.91 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $7,500 | 21.10 | 2.81 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,700 | 26.42 | 2.72 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $6,700 | 18.02 | 2.69 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 10.46 | 2.43 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,000 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,500 | 9.34 | 2.67 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 9.00 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TEX | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.78 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,500 | 9.34 | 2.67 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 4.99 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 10.46 | 2.43 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,000 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $6,000 | 10.04 | 1.67 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,900 | 9.64 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,700 | 8.27 | 3.06 |
| Danny Jansen | TEX | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.78 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,500 | 9.34 | 2.67 |
| Carlos Santana | ARI | $2,100 | 5.40 | 2.57 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 9.18 | 2.04 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 8.97 | 1.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 8.86 | 1.85 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,300 | 8.40 | 2.55 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,700 | 6.32 | 2.34 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 6.73 | 2.24 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.56 | 2.07 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 9.83 | 1.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.43 | 1.57 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,400 | 9.35 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 6.93 | 2.77 |
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $2,400 | 6.01 | 2.51 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,500 | 5.41 | 2.16 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,300 | 9.58 | 2.23 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $4,000 | 9.56 | 2.39 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.53 | 1.67 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 8.47 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 5.83 | 2.43 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $4,000 | 9.56 | 2.39 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,300 | 9.58 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.49 | 1.79 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,900 | 10.93 | 2.80 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.75 | 1.71 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 10.30 | 1.75 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,400 | 10.23 | 1.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.08 | 1.71 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,500 | 9.99 | 1.82 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 9.89 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 7.86 | 2.91 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,900 | 10.93 | 2.80 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,500 | 6.92 | 2.77 |
| Joey Wiemer | WSH | $3,000 | 8.29 | 2.76 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.72 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,100 | 5.61 | 2.67 |
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.