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 | $11,200 | 49.47 | 4.42 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,200 | 46.03 | 4.51 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,800 | 42.87 | 3.97 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $9,300 | 42.27 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $6,800 | 32.93 | 4.84 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,400 | 39.44 | 4.70 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $7,300 | 34.02 | 4.66 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $9,300 | 42.27 | 4.55 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 14.98 | 3.94 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,600 | 13.26 | 3.68 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,500 | 12.93 | 5.17 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,800 | 12.75 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,500 | 12.93 | 5.17 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,000 | 9.99 | 5.00 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.39 | 4.15 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.08 | 3.55 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.68 | 3.16 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 11.24 | 3.12 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.86 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.08 | 3.55 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.86 | 3.52 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 9.82 | 3.51 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 9.48 | 3.27 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.68 | 3.43 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 12.57 | 3.81 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.50 | 3.47 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.49 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 12.57 | 3.81 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 10.52 | 3.76 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,000 | 10.52 | 3.51 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.49 | 3.47 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,300 | 13.12 | 3.98 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.31 | 3.06 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 10.92 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,300 | 13.12 | 3.98 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 8.70 | 3.78 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,800 | 10.22 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 16.45 | 3.74 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 15.58 | 3.54 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,600 | 14.81 | 3.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.33 | 3.50 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.39 | 3.43 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.21 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,200 | 12.84 | 4.01 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 12.63 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,500 | 10.69 | 4.27 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 12.63 | 4.21 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.21 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $2,600 | 10.63 | 4.09 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,200 | 12.84 | 4.01 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 10.31 | 3.97 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,000 | 11.85 | 3.95 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 9.88 | 3.95 |
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.