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 | $10,100 | 26.41 | 2.62 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,800 | 22.88 | 2.60 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $11,600 | 22.40 | 1.93 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,800 | 21.66 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,100 | 26.41 | 2.62 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,800 | 22.88 | 2.60 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,300 | 18.16 | 2.49 |
| Luis Severino | ATH | $6,400 | 15.21 | 2.38 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.52 | 1.81 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 9.92 | 1.98 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,100 | 9.52 | 1.87 |
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,900 | 9.48 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,900 | 9.48 | 3.27 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,100 | 5.28 | 2.51 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.21 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,700 | 11.63 | 2.47 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,400 | 10.62 | 1.97 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.52 | 1.81 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,900 | 9.48 | 3.27 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.70 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,100 | 8.28 | 2.67 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,700 | 10.42 | 2.22 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.94 | 2.11 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 9.86 | 1.76 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.82 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,100 | 7.59 | 2.45 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,700 | 10.42 | 2.22 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 6.93 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.33 | 1.72 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 10.20 | 1.79 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 10.12 | 1.91 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,400 | 9.76 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,900 | 8.12 | 2.80 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,800 | 6.63 | 2.37 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,400 | 7.59 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 9.73 | 1.01 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,200 | 9.61 | 1.85 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 8.90 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.45 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,200 | 7.66 | 2.39 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,500 | 8.10 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 11.62 | 1.84 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 11.31 | 1.69 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,200 | 11.27 | 1.82 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,800 | 10.77 | 1.86 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.66 | 1.75 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 10.36 | 1.76 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,000 | 10.25 | 2.05 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $4,400 | 9.92 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,000 | 7.25 | 3.62 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,200 | 6.51 | 2.96 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,200 | 6.32 | 2.87 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.83 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,200 | 6.12 | 2.78 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,700 | 7.15 | 2.65 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,100 | 5.34 | 2.54 |
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.