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 | $10,700 | 23.67 | 2.21 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,800 | 21.62 | 2.46 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,700 | 18.89 | 1.95 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,000 | 16.64 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,800 | 21.62 | 2.46 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 23.67 | 2.21 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $7,500 | 16.40 | 2.19 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $7,800 | 16.37 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $5,800 | 11.41 | 1.97 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $7,400 | 10.20 | 1.38 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,300 | 9.85 | 1.86 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 9.64 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.26 | 2.61 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 9.64 | 2.54 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,300 | 8.35 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $5,800 | 11.41 | 1.97 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,300 | 11.37 | 2.14 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $9,000 | 10.54 | 1.17 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $7,400 | 10.20 | 1.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,400 | 8.06 | 3.36 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,600 | 7.12 | 2.74 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,700 | 9.71 | 2.62 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,300 | 10.35 | 1.95 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $9,600 | 9.57 | 1.00 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 9.55 | 1.84 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 9.26 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.46 |
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,900 | 6.90 | 2.38 |
| Adam Frazier | LAA | $3,000 | 6.81 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.97 | 1.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $9,800 | 11.03 | 1.13 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $7,000 | 9.21 | 1.32 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.20 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $3,000 | 8.13 | 2.71 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,800 | 7.17 | 2.56 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 5.93 | 2.47 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.66 | 2.46 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.07 | 1.62 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 9.69 | 2.11 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.39 | 1.81 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 9.28 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.82 | 3.10 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 9.28 | 2.90 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.62 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 5.26 | 2.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.42 | 1.76 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,300 | 11.10 | 1.76 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 10.98 | 2.03 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 10.65 | 1.78 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,100 | 10.56 | 1.73 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.18 | 1.70 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $6,200 | 10.07 | 1.62 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 9.84 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,000 | 5.72 | 2.86 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.80 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,600 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 6.03 | 2.74 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,100 | 5.75 | 2.74 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,000 | 8.03 | 2.68 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,100 | 8.21 | 2.65 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
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.