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 | 23.21 | 2.17 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,800 | 21.28 | 2.42 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,700 | 21.12 | 2.18 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,700 | 19.25 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,800 | 21.28 | 2.42 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $7,500 | 16.32 | 2.18 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,700 | 21.12 | 2.18 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 23.21 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $5,800 | 10.32 | 1.78 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 10.19 | 2.68 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,300 | 9.85 | 1.86 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $9,400 | 9.55 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 6.53 | 3.11 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.70 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 10.19 | 2.68 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,300 | 11.37 | 2.14 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $9,000 | 10.54 | 1.17 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $5,800 | 10.32 | 1.78 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,900 | 10.27 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,400 | 7.89 | 3.29 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 6.53 | 3.11 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.70 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 10.19 | 2.68 |
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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 | 9.07 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | COL | $3,500 | 8.82 | 2.52 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.46 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,300 | 5.57 | 2.42 |
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 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,900 | 9.73 | 1.65 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $7,000 | 9.21 | 1.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,800 | 7.93 | 2.83 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $3,000 | 7.94 | 2.65 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.66 | 2.46 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 5.91 | 2.46 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.03 | 1.62 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 9.69 | 2.11 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.36 | 1.80 |
| 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 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 8.56 | 2.67 |
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 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.77 | 1.66 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 10.65 | 1.78 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,100 | 10.55 | 1.73 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.18 | 1.70 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 10.02 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 6.79 | 3.09 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,700 | 8.15 | 3.02 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,200 | 6.48 | 2.95 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,300 | 6.34 | 2.76 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,100 | 5.75 | 2.74 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,100 | 8.21 | 2.65 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,400 | 6.34 | 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.