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 | 24.11 | 2.19 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,500 | 22.50 | 2.37 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,800 | 20.02 | 1.85 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 18.73 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,500 | 22.50 | 2.37 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $6,000 | 13.44 | 2.24 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 24.11 | 2.19 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $7,700 | 16.74 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,200 | 10.28 | 1.98 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,500 | 9.84 | 1.79 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,500 | 9.04 | 1.64 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,400 | 8.91 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 7.38 | 2.84 |
| Tyler Heineman | LAA | $2,000 | 5.38 | 2.69 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,300 | 5.58 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $5,400 | 10.90 | 2.02 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,200 | 10.28 | 1.98 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,600 | 10.27 | 1.83 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 10.22 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 7.38 | 2.84 |
| Tyler Heineman | LAA | $2,000 | 5.38 | 2.69 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,900 | 7.78 | 2.68 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 9.43 | 1.85 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 8.65 | 1.96 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,200 | 8.55 | 2.04 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 8.44 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,600 | 7.86 | 3.02 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,300 | 7.98 | 2.42 |
| Donovan Walton | ATH | $2,900 | 6.85 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,300 | 11.49 | 1.82 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,800 | 10.95 | 2.28 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 10.48 | 1.81 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.50 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,400 | 8.94 | 2.63 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,200 | 8.01 | 2.50 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.50 | 2.38 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,800 | 6.49 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 10.00 | 1.89 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $9,800 | 9.03 | 0.92 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,100 | 8.84 | 2.16 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 8.51 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,800 | 7.33 | 2.62 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,000 | 7.52 | 2.51 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $3,400 | 8.36 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 11.60 | 1.79 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 11.45 | 1.76 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,400 | 11.45 | 2.60 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 10.62 | 1.69 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,200 | 10.58 | 2.03 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,300 | 10.15 | 2.36 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $9,400 | 10.05 | 1.07 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 9.69 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,300 | 6.48 | 2.82 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,500 | 9.31 | 2.66 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $3,500 | 9.15 | 2.62 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,700 | 9.63 | 2.60 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,400 | 11.45 | 2.60 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,300 | 8.46 | 2.56 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
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.