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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,200 | 27.51 | 2.99 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,200 | 27.11 | 2.66 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,900 | 26.16 | 2.64 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,700 | 26.06 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,200 | 27.51 | 2.99 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $7,500 | 21.10 | 2.81 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,700 | 26.06 | 2.69 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $6,700 | 18.02 | 2.69 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 10.44 | 2.43 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,000 | 10.18 | 2.04 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,500 | 9.32 | 2.66 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 8.96 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.57 | 2.78 |
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,500 | 9.32 | 2.66 |
| Danny Jansen | TEX | $2,400 | 6.19 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 10.44 | 2.43 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,000 | 10.18 | 2.04 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $6,000 | 10.04 | 1.67 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,900 | 9.62 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,700 | 7.88 | 2.92 |
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.57 | 2.78 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,500 | 9.32 | 2.66 |
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 9.55 | 2.12 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.03 | 1.84 |
| 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 | 8.36 | 2.53 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 6.69 | 2.23 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 9.55 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,000 | 11.22 | 5.61 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.51 | 2.06 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 9.83 | 1.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.41 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,000 | 11.22 | 5.61 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $2,400 | 6.00 | 2.50 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $4,000 | 10.19 | 2.55 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,300 | 9.58 | 2.23 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.47 | 1.66 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.28 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | ATH | $2,000 | 5.86 | 2.93 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $4,000 | 10.19 | 2.55 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.45 | 1.79 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.69 | 1.70 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.63 | 1.80 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 10.28 | 1.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,400 | 10.23 | 1.89 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,500 | 9.99 | 1.82 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 9.88 | 1.83 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 9.77 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,000 | 6.44 | 3.22 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,200 | 6.53 | 2.97 |
| Joey Wiemer | WSH | $3,000 | 8.58 | 2.86 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 7.03 | 2.81 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.80 |
| Bryce Johnson | SD | $2,100 | 5.88 | 2.80 |
| Leody Taveras | BAL | $2,000 | 5.57 | 2.78 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.72 |
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.