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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 51.78 | 4.93 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 43.71 | 4.05 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $8,400 | 40.89 | 4.87 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,200 | 39.88 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 51.78 | 4.93 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $8,400 | 40.89 | 4.87 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $6,500 | 30.48 | 4.69 |
| Cade Povich | BAL | $6,600 | 29.15 | 4.42 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,100 | 13.00 | 3.17 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 12.97 | 3.93 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,500 | 12.66 | 3.62 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 11.86 | 4.24 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 12.93 | 3.59 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 11.48 | 2.94 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.10 | 3.58 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 11.06 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,100 | 9.68 | 4.61 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,200 | 8.72 | 3.96 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 11.06 | 3.95 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 12.93 | 3.59 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 14.43 | 3.90 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.17 | 3.66 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.00 | 3.42 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.93 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.93 | 4.62 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 14.43 | 3.90 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $2,700 | 10.41 | 3.86 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 10.92 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 13.83 | 3.84 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.45 | 3.56 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 11.66 | 4.02 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 11.66 | 4.02 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.17 | 3.85 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 13.83 | 3.84 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.44 | 3.36 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 14.26 | 4.32 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.19 | 3.15 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 13.82 | 3.14 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,600 | 13.62 | 2.96 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 12.80 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,200 | 9.96 | 4.53 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 11.83 | 4.38 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 14.26 | 4.32 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,000 | 12.68 | 4.23 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $2,600 | 10.81 | 4.16 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,900 | 11.76 | 4.05 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
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.