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 | $11,300 | 23.91 | 2.12 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,800 | 22.61 | 2.09 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,900 | 21.59 | 2.43 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $10,400 | 21.28 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,000 | 17.18 | 2.45 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,900 | 21.59 | 2.43 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $8,700 | 20.48 | 2.35 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,500 | 19.63 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $4,700 | 12.24 | 2.60 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,200 | 9.49 | 2.26 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,400 | 9.14 | 2.69 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 9.09 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $2,700 | 7.48 | 2.77 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,400 | 9.14 | 2.69 |
| Hunter Feduccia | LAD | $2,100 | 5.56 | 2.65 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,900 | 7.59 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $4,700 | 12.24 | 2.60 |
| Jac Caglianone | KC | $5,500 | 10.58 | 1.92 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,300 | 10.37 | 1.96 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $8,800 | 10.20 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 8.56 | 3.17 |
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,700 | 8.53 | 3.16 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $2,700 | 7.48 | 2.77 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.76 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,500 | 8.93 | 1.62 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,800 | 8.65 | 2.28 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $7,600 | 8.22 | 1.08 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $7,800 | 8.15 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,900 | 7.31 | 2.52 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,800 | 8.65 | 2.28 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,100 | 7.02 | 2.26 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,500 | 7.62 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 10.08 | 2.15 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,400 | 9.75 | 1.52 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $9,000 | 9.32 | 1.04 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 9.23 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaelen Culpepper | MIN | $2,500 | 6.23 | 2.49 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,900 | 7.16 | 2.47 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,400 | 5.71 | 2.38 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | PIT | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $10,000 | 9.54 | 0.95 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $8,800 | 8.99 | 1.02 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,900 | 8.92 | 2.29 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $4,600 | 8.82 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 7.72 | 2.41 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,300 | 5.51 | 2.40 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,600 | 8.28 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.39 | 1.96 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,500 | 9.92 | 1.80 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $10,200 | 9.81 | 0.96 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,400 | 9.75 | 1.81 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,300 | 9.74 | 2.26 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $10,400 | 9.72 | 0.93 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,500 | 9.66 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Pinckney | WSH | $2,200 | 6.78 | 3.08 |
| Ben Malgeri | DET | $2,600 | 7.94 | 3.05 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,800 | 8.53 | 3.05 |
| Brett Bateman | TOR | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,900 | 8.23 | 2.84 |
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,700 | 7.54 | 2.79 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 6.56 | 2.73 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,000 | 8.17 | 2.72 |
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.