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 | $9,800 | 26.34 | 2.69 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,500 | 23.57 | 2.05 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,500 | 20.44 | 2.41 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $12,000 | 19.51 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,800 | 26.34 | 2.69 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,500 | 20.44 | 2.41 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,700 | 18.44 | 2.39 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,500 | 17.43 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 10.85 | 2.01 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,000 | 9.98 | 1.66 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,900 | 9.88 | 2.53 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 9.66 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Bart | ATL | $2,500 | 7.14 | 2.86 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,100 | 5.94 | 2.83 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,800 | 7.66 | 2.74 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,900 | 7.83 | 2.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,100 | 11.64 | 1.91 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 10.85 | 2.01 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.68 | 1.78 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 10.04 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,600 | 7.54 | 2.90 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 8.28 | 2.86 |
| Joey Bart | ATL | $2,500 | 7.14 | 2.86 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,100 | 8.82 | 2.84 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,000 | 10.36 | 2.59 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 10.09 | 1.77 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,500 | 9.96 | 2.21 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | TOR | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,100 | 8.21 | 2.65 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,700 | 7.00 | 2.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $9,400 | 9.72 | 1.03 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.49 | 1.64 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,200 | 9.28 | 1.78 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 9.25 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.83 | 2.73 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,100 | 5.43 | 2.59 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,700 | 6.94 | 2.57 |
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,400 | 6.06 | 2.53 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.32 | 2.74 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 9.10 | 1.98 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,300 | 9.03 | 2.74 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,700 | 8.76 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,300 | 9.03 | 2.74 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.32 | 2.74 |
| David Hamilton | MIL | $3,100 | 7.93 | 2.56 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,300 | 8.39 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 12.07 | 1.92 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,500 | 11.34 | 2.52 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.86 | 1.81 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 10.76 | 1.74 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.75 | 1.95 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,200 | 10.03 | 1.93 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,600 | 9.95 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,000 | 7.58 | 3.79 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,000 | 6.27 | 3.13 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,800 | 8.40 | 3.00 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,100 | 9.16 | 2.96 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 7.35 | 2.94 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 8.50 | 2.93 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 6.96 | 2.90 |
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.