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 | 23.77 | 2.43 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,500 | 23.17 | 2.01 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,500 | 20.46 | 2.41 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $12,000 | 18.81 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,800 | 23.77 | 2.43 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,500 | 20.46 | 2.41 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,700 | 18.44 | 2.39 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,500 | 17.24 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 10.85 | 2.01 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,000 | 10.15 | 1.69 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 9.66 | 2.15 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,900 | 9.09 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,800 | 7.49 | 2.68 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,900 | 7.21 | 2.49 |
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,300 | 5.52 | 2.40 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,800 | 6.54 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,100 | 11.67 | 1.91 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 11.30 | 1.74 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 10.85 | 2.01 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,000 | 10.15 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 8.44 | 2.91 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,100 | 8.82 | 2.84 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,800 | 7.49 | 2.68 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 10.30 | 1.81 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 10.09 | 2.24 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,500 | 9.98 | 2.22 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 9.24 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 9.24 | 2.64 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,100 | 7.79 | 2.51 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 8.63 | 2.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,400 | 9.97 | 1.85 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $9,400 | 9.72 | 1.03 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.68 | 1.67 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,200 | 9.28 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,700 | 6.94 | 2.57 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,000 | 6.90 | 2.30 |
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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 | 8.74 | 2.65 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 8.48 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.32 | 2.74 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,300 | 8.74 | 2.65 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 6.99 | 2.50 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.11 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 12.07 | 1.92 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.86 | 1.81 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,900 | 10.77 | 1.82 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 10.76 | 1.74 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.75 | 1.95 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,600 | 10.12 | 1.81 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,200 | 10.02 | 1.93 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,500 | 10.02 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 8.36 | 3.34 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,700 | 7.55 | 2.80 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,100 | 5.87 | 2.79 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $3,200 | 8.60 | 2.69 |
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 7.05 | 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.