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 | $11,000 | 28.28 | 2.57 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,000 | 22.22 | 2.22 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,000 | 21.25 | 2.36 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,700 | 18.58 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 28.28 | 2.57 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,000 | 21.25 | 2.36 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $6,800 | 15.88 | 2.33 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,000 | 22.22 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $9,600 | 10.34 | 1.08 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,100 | 9.73 | 1.91 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,100 | 9.55 | 2.33 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,200 | 9.24 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Ford | WSH | $3,000 | 8.50 | 2.83 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,800 | 7.66 | 2.74 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 7.36 | 2.63 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $9,600 | 10.34 | 1.08 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $5,500 | 10.02 | 1.82 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,800 | 9.79 | 1.69 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,100 | 9.73 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $3,200 | 9.05 | 2.83 |
| Tyler Locklear | ARI | $2,500 | 7.08 | 2.83 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $3,000 | 8.50 | 2.83 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,100 | 8.52 | 2.75 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 10.26 | 1.97 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $9,000 | 9.44 | 1.05 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,300 | 9.03 | 2.10 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,000 | 8.55 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 6.82 | 2.84 |
| Donovan Walton | ATH | $3,000 | 8.29 | 2.76 |
| Luis Urias | TOR | $2,400 | 5.93 | 2.47 |
| Edwin Arroyo | CIN | $2,200 | 5.05 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.82 | 2.41 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.04 | 1.70 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,700 | 9.99 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,600 | 6.26 | 2.41 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.82 | 2.41 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,100 | 7.31 | 2.36 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.16 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,100 | 9.84 | 1.61 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,100 | 9.79 | 1.92 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,600 | 9.46 | 2.63 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $4,400 | 9.06 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,600 | 9.46 | 2.63 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,200 | 5.62 | 2.55 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,400 | 8.67 | 2.55 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,300 | 8.33 | 2.53 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,100 | 12.97 | 3.16 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 11.36 | 1.75 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 11.12 | 1.71 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 10.82 | 1.80 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,800 | 10.74 | 1.85 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.70 | 2.02 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 10.58 | 1.68 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 10.49 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,100 | 12.97 | 3.16 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,700 | 7.73 | 2.86 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,700 | 7.53 | 2.79 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,200 | 8.91 | 2.78 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,900 | 7.76 | 2.68 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,400 | 9.09 | 2.67 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $3,100 | 8.14 | 2.62 |
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.