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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,000 | 31.28 | 2.84 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,000 | 22.32 | 2.03 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 22.05 | 2.10 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,000 | 20.55 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,000 | 31.28 | 2.84 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,500 | 20.17 | 2.37 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,500 | 14.42 | 2.22 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 22.05 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.35 | 2.13 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,500 | 8.93 | 1.98 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 8.36 | 1.99 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 8.08 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,500 | 6.19 | 2.47 |
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,100 | 5.07 | 2.42 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,100 | 5.00 | 2.38 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,400 | 8.06 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 12.04 | 2.11 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 9.52 | 1.90 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,300 | 9.39 | 2.84 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.35 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,400 | 7.46 | 3.11 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,300 | 9.39 | 2.84 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 9.23 | 2.64 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,400 | 9.59 | 1.78 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.48 | 1.79 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 9.46 | 1.72 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,200 | 9.22 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 6.78 | 2.51 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,900 | 8.65 | 2.22 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,600 | 7.91 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,800 | 9.58 | 2.52 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 9.34 | 1.61 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 9.10 | 2.33 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 9.09 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $3,000 | 8.63 | 2.88 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,800 | 9.58 | 2.52 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 9.10 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 9.77 | 1.78 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,100 | 9.35 | 1.83 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,900 | 8.82 | 1.80 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,700 | 8.44 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,000 | 6.10 | 3.05 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 6.82 | 2.44 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,700 | 6.22 | 2.30 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,700 | 8.44 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $10,000 | 11.57 | 1.16 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.22 | 1.87 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 11.19 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.05 | 1.84 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,900 | 10.40 | 2.12 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 9.94 | 1.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 9.88 | 1.65 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $5,400 | 9.82 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,200 | 6.60 | 3.00 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,300 | 6.75 | 2.94 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,000 | 8.79 | 2.93 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,800 | 8.09 | 2.89 |
| Tyler Freeman | COL | $3,000 | 8.13 | 2.71 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,300 | 8.85 | 2.68 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Wade Meckler | LAA | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
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.