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 | $10,300 | 45.01 | 4.37 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,800 | 43.99 | 4.07 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $9,300 | 40.15 | 4.32 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,100 | 38.22 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | LAD | $10,300 | 45.01 | 4.37 |
| Cody Bradford | TEX | $7,500 | 32.62 | 4.35 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $9,300 | 40.15 | 4.32 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,100 | 38.22 | 4.20 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 13.68 | 3.70 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 13.17 | 4.25 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 13.08 | 3.35 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 12.57 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 12.57 | 4.66 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,700 | 11.73 | 4.34 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 13.17 | 4.25 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 11.16 | 3.38 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.95 | 3.78 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 10.31 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.85 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.95 | 3.78 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 8.98 | 3.59 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.11 | 3.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.45 | 3.89 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 11.82 | 3.48 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 11.66 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.45 | 3.89 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,700 | 9.63 | 3.56 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 11.66 | 3.53 |
| Angel Genao | CLE | $3,000 | 10.47 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.54 | 3.39 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 12.07 | 2.94 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 11.97 | 3.42 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,100 | 11.78 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.06 | 3.81 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,100 | 11.78 | 3.80 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,900 | 10.95 | 3.78 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 15.38 | 3.58 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 14.67 | 3.49 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,800 | 14.33 | 3.77 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 13.99 | 4.12 |
| Joshua Baez | STL | $2,800 | 13.86 | 4.95 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.43 | 3.73 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,700 | 13.25 | 3.58 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 12.83 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baez | STL | $2,800 | 13.86 | 4.95 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,500 | 10.54 | 4.22 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,800 | 11.68 | 4.17 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 13.99 | 4.12 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,400 | 9.69 | 4.04 |
| Brett Bateman | TOR | $2,600 | 10.14 | 3.90 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 10.08 | 3.88 |
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.