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 | $10,200 | 25.45 | 2.49 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 20.90 | 2.09 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,000 | 20.75 | 2.59 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,800 | 20.41 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,000 | 20.75 | 2.59 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,200 | 25.45 | 2.49 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,200 | 18.70 | 2.28 |
| Sam Aldegheri | LAA | $5,300 | 11.57 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 8.81 | 1.73 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 8.75 | 1.99 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,400 | 8.55 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,200 | 7.03 | 2.20 |
| Carson Kelly | TEX | $3,100 | 6.64 | 2.14 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,900 | 6.20 | 2.14 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 10.41 | 1.89 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $4,400 | 9.22 | 2.10 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,500 | 9.06 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,400 | 6.34 | 2.64 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,500 | 9.06 | 2.59 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,700 | 6.68 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 11.45 | 1.97 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 9.14 | 1.94 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,000 | 9.02 | 2.25 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.95 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $3,100 | 8.35 | 2.69 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.56 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,700 | 6.76 | 2.50 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,000 | 9.02 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 12.09 | 2.12 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 10.62 | 1.61 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,500 | 10.30 | 1.58 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 10.08 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | BAL | $2,000 | 5.45 | 2.73 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.54 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.53 | 2.51 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 9.77 | 1.53 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,200 | 9.49 | 2.26 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $8,800 | 9.10 | 1.03 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 8.93 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Jung | DET | $2,600 | 5.91 | 2.27 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,200 | 9.49 | 2.26 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.07 |
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $2,800 | 5.70 | 2.04 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,800 | 11.37 | 1.16 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 11.29 | 2.13 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 11.18 | 1.77 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,200 | 11.14 | 1.80 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,600 | 11.08 | 2.41 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,400 | 10.81 | 1.15 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,600 | 10.68 | 1.91 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 10.56 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,100 | 9.02 | 2.91 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,300 | 9.35 | 2.83 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,000 | 8.27 | 2.76 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,100 | 8.28 | 2.67 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,600 | 9.46 | 2.63 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,400 | 6.27 | 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.