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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,100 | 39.06 | 3.52 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,900 | 37.61 | 3.45 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,800 | 34.83 | 3.55 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,300 | 34.50 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,300 | 34.50 | 4.16 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $8,500 | 30.49 | 3.59 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,800 | 34.83 | 3.55 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,100 | 39.06 | 3.52 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,500 | 15.61 | 4.46 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.00 | 3.18 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 13.94 | 3.58 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Martinez | LAA | $2,000 | 10.44 | 5.22 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,100 | 10.05 | 4.78 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,500 | 15.61 | 4.46 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,900 | 12.59 | 4.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.84 | 3.47 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 12.15 | 3.47 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 11.81 | 2.75 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.72 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,700 | 10.96 | 4.06 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.91 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.45 | 3.60 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.18 | 3.53 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.53 | 3.38 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.29 | 3.69 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.45 | 3.11 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.21 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.86 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.23 | 3.74 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.21 | 3.70 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.29 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.05 | 3.73 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 12.04 | 3.17 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Workman | DET | $2,000 | 9.75 | 4.87 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.87 | 3.88 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 15.74 | 3.94 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.37 | 3.42 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 14.05 | 3.60 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 13.69 | 4.42 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,800 | 13.55 | 3.56 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 13.49 | 3.14 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 12.99 | 3.61 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 9.78 | 4.45 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 13.69 | 4.42 |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $2,600 | 11.13 | 4.28 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 15.74 | 3.94 |
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.