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 | $10,500 | 28.54 | 2.72 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,000 | 26.50 | 2.65 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,700 | 24.41 | 2.52 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,500 | 23.89 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,500 | 23.89 | 2.81 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,000 | 19.39 | 2.77 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 28.54 | 2.72 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,200 | 21.94 | 2.68 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,500 | 11.24 | 2.50 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 9.75 | 1.80 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,300 | 9.58 | 2.90 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,400 | 8.95 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,100 | 7.51 | 3.58 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,300 | 9.58 | 2.90 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,400 | 8.95 | 2.63 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,000 | 5.02 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,500 | 11.24 | 2.50 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $4,800 | 10.88 | 2.27 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,100 | 9.97 | 2.43 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,100 | 7.51 | 3.58 |
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,500 | 8.82 | 3.53 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,300 | 9.58 | 2.90 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 10.35 | 1.88 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.15 | 1.87 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,600 | 8.80 | 1.91 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,400 | 8.62 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Peraza | LAA | $2,400 | 5.91 | 2.46 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,700 | 8.38 | 2.26 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,300 | 7.40 | 2.24 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,200 | 7.09 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,300 | 9.77 | 1.84 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,300 | 9.68 | 1.83 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,500 | 9.64 | 1.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,000 | 6.49 | 2.16 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 9.37 | 2.13 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,600 | 5.48 | 2.11 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,600 | 9.55 | 2.08 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,000 | 8.96 | 1.79 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.70 | 2.49 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 8.69 | 1.52 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,600 | 8.56 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,200 | 6.03 | 2.74 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.70 | 2.49 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,800 | 6.37 | 2.28 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 6.42 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.69 | 1.86 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 11.21 | 1.72 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.85 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 9.89 | 1.59 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,900 | 9.79 | 2.00 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,700 | 9.74 | 1.71 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 9.56 | 2.17 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 9.32 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,900 | 8.70 | 3.00 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 7.76 | 2.99 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,200 | 6.12 | 2.78 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 7.38 | 2.64 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,000 | 7.83 | 2.61 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $3,100 | 8.01 | 2.58 |
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.