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 | $10,400 | 43.50 | 4.18 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,100 | 42.09 | 3.79 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $9,500 | 38.96 | 4.10 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,100 | 37.28 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,400 | 43.50 | 4.18 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $9,500 | 38.96 | 4.10 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,100 | 37.28 | 4.10 |
| Jordan Wicks | CHC | $7,500 | 29.25 | 3.90 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.62 | 3.51 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.60 | 3.23 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 12.40 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,700 | 11.05 | 4.09 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,600 | 10.46 | 4.02 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 12.97 | 3.50 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,100 | 11.65 | 3.76 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,200 | 11.58 | 3.62 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 11.39 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.08 |
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,100 | 11.65 | 3.76 |
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,000 | 7.42 | 3.71 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 15.44 | 3.59 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 14.58 | 3.94 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 14.38 | 4.11 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 12.99 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 14.38 | 4.11 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 14.58 | 3.94 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.87 | 3.54 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 11.87 | 3.12 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,600 | 11.66 | 3.24 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 10.87 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Locklear | SEA | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 10.87 | 3.62 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.87 | 3.54 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 10.22 | 3.52 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,200 | 18.54 | 3.57 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 16.30 | 3.70 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.52 | 3.38 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,400 | 13.48 | 3.97 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 13.38 | 2.97 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,400 | 13.17 | 3.87 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,400 | 12.73 | 3.75 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 12.70 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 12.70 | 4.38 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,300 | 9.74 | 4.23 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,700 | 11.05 | 4.09 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,000 | 12.25 | 4.08 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,400 | 9.61 | 4.00 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,400 | 13.48 | 3.97 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $2,900 | 11.44 | 3.94 |
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.