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 | 40.82 | 3.71 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,200 | 39.99 | 3.92 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $9,300 | 34.41 | 3.70 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,800 | 33.28 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,200 | 39.99 | 3.92 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $6,700 | 25.72 | 3.84 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,600 | 32.96 | 3.83 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,800 | 33.28 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 14.11 | 3.44 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,600 | 13.67 | 3.80 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,500 | 13.29 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,500 | 13.29 | 5.32 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,200 | 9.01 | 4.09 |
| Ty France | SD | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.18 | 3.29 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.77 | 3.59 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.69 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.77 | 3.59 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 8.95 | 3.44 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 9.96 | 3.43 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,800 | 14.68 | 3.86 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 12.95 | 3.50 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 12.55 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 12.24 | 3.95 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 12.55 | 3.92 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,800 | 14.68 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,200 | 12.94 | 3.08 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.42 | 3.55 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 11.38 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,500 | 10.02 | 4.01 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.03 | 3.80 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 8.82 | 3.68 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.18 | 3.45 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,700 | 14.40 | 3.89 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 13.56 | 3.23 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.86 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 13.32 | 3.92 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,700 | 13.15 | 3.55 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,800 | 12.98 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,500 | 10.97 | 4.39 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.48 | 4.30 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,800 | 11.73 | 4.19 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 11.74 | 4.19 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,600 | 10.55 | 4.06 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.05 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
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.