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 | 54.17 | 5.16 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 43.71 | 4.05 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $8,400 | 41.73 | 4.97 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $9,900 | 37.09 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 54.17 | 5.16 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $8,400 | 41.73 | 4.97 |
| Cade Povich | BAL | $6,600 | 27.58 | 4.18 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 43.71 | 4.05 |
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 | 12.87 | 3.68 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 12.46 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,100 | 10.79 | 5.14 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,300 | 10.33 | 4.49 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 11.86 | 4.24 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,300 | 9.27 | 4.03 |
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 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 11.06 | 3.95 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,100 | 9.68 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,100 | 9.68 | 4.61 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,200 | 9.38 | 4.26 |
| 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 | 14.46 | 3.91 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 13.26 | 4.74 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.17 | 3.66 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.00 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 13.26 | 4.74 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.93 | 4.62 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 14.46 | 3.91 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.89 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 16.67 | 3.79 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 14.26 | 4.32 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.19 | 3.15 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.14 | 3.29 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
| 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 | 10.34 | 4.70 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,700 | 11.83 | 4.38 |
| 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 |
| Alex Call | LAD | $2,200 | 9.18 | 4.17 |
| 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.