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 | $10,800 | 39.52 | 3.66 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 37.35 | 4.15 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,100 | 36.62 | 3.63 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,500 | 35.42 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $7,600 | 33.66 | 4.43 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 37.35 | 4.15 |
| Lucas Giolito | SD | $7,900 | 31.99 | 4.05 |
| Elmer Rodriguez | NYY | $6,400 | 25.72 | 4.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 16.62 | 4.05 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 14.01 | 3.69 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,700 | 13.69 | 3.70 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 13.60 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 9.77 | 4.44 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.77 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 12.94 | 3.08 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 11.67 | 3.24 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.54 | 3.39 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.34 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.41 | 3.76 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 9.99 | 3.70 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.91 | 3.41 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.54 | 3.39 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.27 | 3.76 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,400 | 12.74 | 3.75 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.56 | 3.22 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.28 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.27 | 3.76 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,400 | 12.74 | 3.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.76 | 3.71 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,000 | 11.09 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.85 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.61 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 11.95 | 3.41 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,000 | 11.95 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady House | WSH | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,000 | 11.95 | 3.98 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.85 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,700 | 9.88 | 3.66 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 16.33 | 3.89 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 14.78 | 3.21 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,700 | 14.12 | 3.82 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,200 | 13.92 | 4.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,500 | 13.91 | 3.09 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 13.49 | 3.37 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 13.26 | 3.31 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,700 | 12.77 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,600 | 11.54 | 4.44 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,200 | 13.92 | 4.35 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 11.49 | 4.25 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 11.85 | 4.23 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,900 | 12.07 | 4.16 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,500 | 9.98 | 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.