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 | $10,800 | 41.02 | 3.80 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,900 | 38.53 | 3.89 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,700 | 37.51 | 3.87 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,300 | 33.33 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,900 | 38.53 | 3.89 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,700 | 37.51 | 3.87 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 41.02 | 3.80 |
| Matt Waldron | SD | $6,100 | 22.67 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 14.15 | 4.16 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.95 | 3.58 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 13.73 | 4.58 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,000 | 13.67 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 13.73 | 4.58 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,000 | 13.67 | 4.56 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 12.71 | 4.54 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,700 | 11.42 | 4.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.87 | 3.90 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 12.04 | 2.87 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.00 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,000 | 8.72 | 4.36 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.87 | 3.90 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 15.76 | 3.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 14.25 | 4.32 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,100 | 12.79 | 3.12 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.07 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 14.25 | 4.32 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.07 | 3.89 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 15.22 | 3.81 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.13 | 3.75 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.93 | 3.40 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 15.22 | 3.81 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.13 | 3.75 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.66 | 3.68 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 15.30 | 3.56 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 14.48 | 3.22 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 14.39 | 4.80 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 14.21 | 3.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.20 | 3.23 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.07 | 3.20 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.86 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.46 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 14.39 | 4.80 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,300 | 10.61 | 4.61 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,500 | 11.32 | 4.53 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,800 | 12.04 | 4.30 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 10.88 | 4.03 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 13.18 | 3.99 |
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.