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 | DET | $9,900 | 26.67 | 2.69 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 23.63 | 2.49 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,700 | 22.51 | 2.32 |
| Tyler Phillips | PHI | $7,200 | 20.85 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Phillips | PHI | $7,200 | 20.85 | 2.90 |
| Tylor Megill | NYM | $5,700 | 15.33 | 2.69 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,900 | 26.67 | 2.69 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 23.63 | 2.49 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,800 | 9.06 | 2.38 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.02 | 2.00 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,500 | 8.95 | 1.99 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 8.71 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,100 | 5.37 | 2.56 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.51 |
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 11.46 | 1.91 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,100 | 9.22 | 1.81 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,200 | 9.08 | 1.75 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,800 | 9.06 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,100 | 5.37 | 2.56 |
| Josh Bell | MIA | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,600 | 6.53 | 2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 11.12 | 2.02 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,800 | 9.23 | 2.43 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,500 | 9.21 | 2.05 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 9.06 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | BAL | $2,800 | 6.92 | 2.47 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.44 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,800 | 9.23 | 2.43 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,300 | 12.13 | 1.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 12.00 | 1.91 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.96 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 11.20 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $3,000 | 8.17 | 2.72 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,400 | 8.87 | 2.61 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,500 | 6.00 | 2.40 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 11.37 | 1.90 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,000 | 9.89 | 1.98 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,400 | 9.55 | 2.17 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,000 | 8.66 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,200 | 5.55 | 2.52 |
| Cavan Biggio | LAD | $2,300 | 5.77 | 2.51 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,900 | 6.68 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,700 | 11.92 | 2.09 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,800 | 11.69 | 2.02 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,300 | 11.24 | 2.61 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,000 | 11.24 | 1.87 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,700 | 10.81 | 2.92 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.69 | 1.67 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,300 | 10.67 | 2.48 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,900 | 10.67 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,100 | 6.53 | 3.11 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,800 | 8.28 | 2.96 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,700 | 10.81 | 2.92 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,300 | 6.68 | 2.91 |
| Steward Berroa | TOR | $2,000 | 5.61 | 2.80 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,300 | 6.17 | 2.68 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,600 | 6.81 | 2.62 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,300 | 11.24 | 2.61 |
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.