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 | $10,400 | 41.29 | 3.97 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,900 | 38.53 | 3.54 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $10,100 | 38.11 | 3.77 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $9,500 | 37.12 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | LAD | $10,400 | 41.29 | 3.97 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,100 | 36.15 | 3.97 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $9,500 | 37.12 | 3.91 |
| Casey Mize | SD | $8,400 | 31.79 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,700 | 16.23 | 6.01 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,600 | 13.47 | 3.74 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 13.46 | 3.54 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 13.01 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,700 | 16.23 | 6.01 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 12.23 | 4.37 |
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,600 | 11.19 | 4.30 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,600 | 10.86 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.70 | 3.44 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.85 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 10.74 | 3.25 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 10.69 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.85 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 10.13 | 3.75 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,400 | 8.42 | 3.51 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.70 | 3.44 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 13.42 | 4.19 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 12.11 | 3.46 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.00 | 3.24 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 11.60 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 13.42 | 4.19 |
| Angel Genao | CLE | $2,500 | 9.87 | 3.95 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | PIT | $2,500 | 9.45 | 3.78 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.79 | 3.94 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 12.68 | 3.34 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 11.98 | 3.74 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.13 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.79 | 3.94 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.13 | 3.84 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 11.98 | 3.74 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.76 | 3.82 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 13.70 | 3.43 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.23 | 3.23 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.11 | 3.12 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 12.99 | 3.82 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 12.84 | 3.13 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,400 | 12.80 | 3.76 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.75 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,400 | 11.26 | 4.69 |
| Ben Malgeri | DET | $2,500 | 10.66 | 4.26 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.16 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,700 | 11.20 | 4.15 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,900 | 11.88 | 4.10 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,500 | 10.21 | 4.08 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,700 | 10.93 | 4.05 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
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.