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 | $12,200 | 26.19 | 2.15 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $12,500 | 23.48 | 1.88 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,400 | 22.30 | 2.14 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 21.76 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,200 | 17.91 | 2.49 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 21.76 | 2.18 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,200 | 26.19 | 2.15 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,400 | 22.30 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,800 | 10.70 | 1.85 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $9,800 | 10.06 | 1.03 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,400 | 9.33 | 1.73 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,100 | 9.29 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,200 | 6.73 | 3.06 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,400 | 7.06 | 2.94 |
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,200 | 6.10 | 2.77 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,500 | 12.38 | 1.90 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,800 | 10.70 | 1.85 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,800 | 10.41 | 1.79 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $9,800 | 10.06 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 8.31 | 3.08 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,200 | 6.73 | 3.06 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 8.75 | 3.02 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,400 | 7.06 | 2.94 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 9.66 | 2.20 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,900 | 9.42 | 2.42 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,500 | 9.04 | 2.01 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $4,000 | 8.84 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,800 | 7.90 | 2.82 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 7.19 | 2.48 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,900 | 9.42 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 10.54 | 1.92 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,300 | 9.46 | 2.20 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,000 | 9.14 | 1.52 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,200 | 8.90 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,100 | 7.19 | 3.42 |
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.55 | 2.62 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 9.20 | 2.36 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.20 | 1.92 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 8.75 | 1.51 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,800 | 8.55 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 7.24 | 3.15 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,400 | 7.52 | 3.13 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 9.20 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,300 | 11.13 | 2.10 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $9,800 | 11.05 | 1.13 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,600 | 10.99 | 1.66 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 10.74 | 1.73 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.41 | 1.71 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,800 | 10.12 | 2.66 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | PIT | $5,700 | 9.93 | 1.74 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 9.88 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,200 | 7.42 | 3.37 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,100 | 6.84 | 3.26 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,100 | 6.75 | 3.22 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,800 | 8.48 | 3.03 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,000 | 6.02 | 3.01 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,200 | 6.13 | 2.79 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,400 | 6.70 | 2.79 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $3,200 | 8.88 | 2.78 |
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.