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 | 27.32 | 2.60 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,000 | 26.18 | 2.62 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,700 | 24.39 | 2.51 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,700 | 21.13 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,000 | 19.07 | 2.72 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,000 | 26.18 | 2.62 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 27.32 | 2.60 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,700 | 24.39 | 2.51 |
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 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,400 | 8.95 | 2.63 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,100 | 8.87 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Jonah Heim | ATL | $2,100 | 5.61 | 2.67 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,400 | 8.95 | 2.63 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 7.96 | 2.57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
| Jonah Heim | ATL | $2,100 | 5.61 | 2.67 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,400 | 8.95 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 10.27 | 1.87 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.15 | 1.87 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,600 | 8.82 | 1.92 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,400 | 8.81 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Oswald Peraza | LAA | $2,400 | 5.49 | 2.29 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,700 | 8.38 | 2.26 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,300 | 7.40 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,300 | 9.77 | 1.84 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,500 | 9.64 | 1.75 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,300 | 9.60 | 1.81 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 6.35 | 2.54 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,900 | 6.51 | 2.24 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,500 | 5.50 | 2.20 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.70 | 2.49 |
| Luis Rengifo | MIL | $3,000 | 6.92 | 2.31 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $3,900 | 8.13 | 2.08 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,500 | 7.17 | 2.05 |
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 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 10.34 | 3.04 |
| 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 | 9.57 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 8.00 | 3.08 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 10.34 | 3.04 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,900 | 8.70 | 3.00 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 6.52 | 2.96 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,400 | 6.99 | 2.91 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,500 | 7.02 | 2.81 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,200 | 6.12 | 2.78 |
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.