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 | $9,900 | 46.94 | 4.74 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,200 | 39.96 | 3.57 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,300 | 37.98 | 3.69 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 37.46 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,900 | 46.94 | 4.74 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,300 | 32.78 | 3.95 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 37.46 | 3.75 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,300 | 37.98 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 17.04 | 3.87 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.48 | 4.08 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 12.83 | 3.67 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.48 | 4.08 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.26 | 3.95 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 12.36 | 3.99 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,100 | 12.02 | 2.93 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.73 | 3.35 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 11.56 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 12.36 | 3.99 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 8.23 | 3.74 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.73 | 3.35 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 9.78 | 3.16 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.97 | 3.99 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.52 | 3.47 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,500 | 12.73 | 3.64 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.23 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.97 | 3.99 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.53 | 3.84 |
| Donovan Walton | LAA | $2,600 | 9.73 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 13.19 | 4.40 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.30 | 3.84 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.55 | 3.98 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 11.37 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 13.19 | 4.40 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.55 | 3.98 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,600 | 10.28 | 3.95 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.30 | 3.84 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 15.32 | 3.65 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 14.69 | 3.42 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,900 | 14.65 | 3.76 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.59 | 3.32 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $13,600 | 14.24 | 1.05 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,400 | 14.09 | 4.14 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.05 | 3.43 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.75 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 11.18 | 4.30 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 12.23 | 4.22 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,400 | 14.09 | 4.14 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 11.39 | 4.07 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $3,100 | 12.00 | 3.87 |
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.