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 | 46.32 | 4.14 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,500 | 39.84 | 4.19 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,900 | 37.83 | 3.47 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,200 | 37.51 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,500 | 39.84 | 4.19 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,700 | 36.35 | 4.18 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,200 | 46.32 | 4.14 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,100 | 35.96 | 3.95 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,000 | 14.33 | 4.78 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,500 | 13.82 | 3.95 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,300 | 13.56 | 4.11 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 13.17 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,300 | 11.87 | 5.16 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,000 | 14.33 | 4.78 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,500 | 11.46 | 4.58 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,600 | 10.71 | 4.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 13.18 | 3.38 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 13.00 | 4.33 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 12.97 | 3.09 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.06 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 13.00 | 4.33 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.06 | 3.47 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 13.18 | 3.38 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 9.65 | 3.33 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.54 | 3.56 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,500 | 13.39 | 2.97 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.32 | 3.70 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 13.05 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 12.22 | 4.22 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,100 | 12.19 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 14.88 | 3.92 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.81 | 3.66 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.78 | 3.76 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,000 | 11.68 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 9.35 | 4.06 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 14.88 | 3.92 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.59 | 3.54 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 15.11 | 3.68 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 14.62 | 3.65 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.26 | 3.17 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.09 | 3.52 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 13.82 | 3.37 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $4,300 | 13.76 | 3.20 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,800 | 13.41 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $2,000 | 11.81 | 5.90 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,800 | 13.41 | 4.79 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,400 | 11.01 | 4.59 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,400 | 10.81 | 4.50 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.21 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 9.19 | 4.18 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 9.56 | 4.15 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.09 |
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.