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 | $11,800 | 24.03 | 2.04 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,400 | 20.94 | 2.01 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,500 | 20.73 | 2.18 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $10,200 | 19.55 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,100 | 18.04 | 2.23 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,500 | 20.73 | 2.18 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,600 | 18.70 | 2.17 |
| Christian Scott | NYM | $7,000 | 15.07 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,000 | 10.69 | 3.56 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,600 | 9.58 | 1.71 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $7,600 | 9.52 | 1.25 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,300 | 9.49 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,000 | 10.69 | 3.56 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,000 | 5.58 | 2.79 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,900 | 7.30 | 2.52 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,100 | 7.66 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 11.14 | 1.89 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,000 | 10.69 | 3.56 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,600 | 9.65 | 1.72 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,600 | 9.58 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,000 | 10.69 | 3.56 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,000 | 5.58 | 2.79 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,300 | 6.02 | 2.62 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,900 | 7.30 | 2.52 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 10.49 | 1.75 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 9.18 | 1.87 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,000 | 9.17 | 1.83 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $6,200 | 9.16 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,600 | 6.11 | 2.35 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 12.53 | 2.05 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 11.07 | 1.73 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,900 | 10.70 | 1.81 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,600 | 10.17 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,800 | 7.01 | 2.50 |
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,200 | 7.93 | 2.48 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,000 | 7.28 | 2.43 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,200 | 10.32 | 1.99 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 10.21 | 1.67 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,200 | 9.64 | 2.30 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 9.47 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,500 | 7.71 | 3.08 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
| Cole Tucker | LAA | $2,300 | 6.18 | 2.69 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,900 | 7.72 | 2.66 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,700 | 10.71 | 2.28 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,600 | 10.60 | 2.30 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 10.27 | 1.66 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 10.21 | 1.70 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,800 | 9.96 | 2.62 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 9.89 | 1.55 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,100 | 9.70 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,500 | 7.64 | 3.05 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $2,000 | 5.82 | 2.91 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,000 | 5.72 | 2.86 |
| Garrett Hampson | KC | $2,400 | 6.87 | 2.86 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,600 | 7.43 | 2.86 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,400 | 9.49 | 2.79 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.77 |
| Estevan Florial | CLE | $3,000 | 8.08 | 2.69 |
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.