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 | LAD | $11,000 | 23.79 | 2.16 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,800 | 21.95 | 2.24 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $10,000 | 20.92 | 2.09 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,500 | 17.77 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,800 | 21.95 | 2.24 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $7,800 | 17.18 | 2.20 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $6,500 | 14.30 | 2.20 |
| J.T. Ginn | ATH | $8,000 | 17.27 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,900 | 10.30 | 2.10 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.29 | 1.66 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $3,700 | 9.90 | 2.68 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,600 | 9.18 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 6.37 | 3.03 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 8.08 | 2.69 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $3,700 | 9.90 | 2.68 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,900 | 7.75 | 2.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,700 | 10.32 | 1.81 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,900 | 10.30 | 2.10 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.29 | 1.66 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,800 | 10.27 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 6.37 | 3.03 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,100 | 8.94 | 2.89 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 8.08 | 2.69 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $3,700 | 9.90 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 8.50 | 1.60 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,500 | 8.48 | 2.42 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,800 | 8.34 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | TOR | $2,500 | 7.21 | 2.88 |
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,700 | 6.94 | 2.57 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,900 | 7.31 | 2.52 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,500 | 8.48 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,000 | 11.26 | 2.25 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 10.03 | 1.73 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,500 | 9.65 | 2.15 |
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $3,400 | 9.57 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $3,400 | 9.57 | 2.82 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,600 | 8.50 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,900 | 9.86 | 1.43 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,100 | 9.52 | 1.87 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,300 | 9.04 | 1.70 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,300 | 6.18 | 2.69 |
| Osleivis Basabe | SF | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 5.08 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,600 | 11.38 | 1.72 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,700 | 10.85 | 2.31 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,500 | 10.29 | 1.87 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.24 | 1.83 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,400 | 10.10 | 2.30 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,900 | 10.06 | 2.05 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,200 | 9.90 | 1.90 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 7.40 | 2.85 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,300 | 6.35 | 2.76 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 8.11 | 2.70 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,200 | 8.62 | 2.69 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 6.47 | 2.69 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 7.43 | 2.65 |
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.