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 | 26.27 | 2.60 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $11,600 | 22.40 | 1.93 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,400 | 21.59 | 2.30 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,800 | 20.96 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,100 | 26.27 | 2.60 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,500 | 20.36 | 2.40 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,800 | 20.93 | 2.38 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,700 | 20.39 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.53 | 1.82 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 9.92 | 1.98 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $4,000 | 9.20 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.08 |
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.70 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,400 | 8.91 | 2.62 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,700 | 11.16 | 2.37 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,400 | 10.67 | 1.98 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.53 | 1.82 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.08 |
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.70 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,100 | 8.28 | 2.67 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
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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 | 9.95 | 2.12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 7.28 | 3.03 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $3,500 | 8.56 | 2.45 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,700 | 10.42 | 2.22 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,100 | 6.71 | 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 | 6.79 | 2.43 |
| 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 | 9.74 | 1.02 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 8.90 | 1.71 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,800 | 8.84 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.67 | 2.48 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.39 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,600 | 6.17 | 2.37 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,500 | 8.12 | 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 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,400 | 10.55 | 1.95 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 10.36 | 1.76 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,000 | 10.25 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 7.29 | 3.17 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 8.20 | 3.15 |
| MJ Melendez | NYM | $2,000 | 6.09 | 3.05 |
| Eloy Jimenez | TOR | $2,000 | 5.77 | 2.89 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,000 | 5.70 | 2.85 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 7.08 | 2.83 |
| Randal Grichuk | NYY | $2,200 | 6.12 | 2.78 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,200 | 5.97 | 2.71 |
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.