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 | $11,200 | 41.10 | 3.67 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,600 | 38.52 | 3.63 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,900 | 38.45 | 3.88 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $11,000 | 38.21 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,000 | 33.67 | 4.21 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $7,300 | 29.92 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $8,400 | 33.60 | 4.00 |
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $8,500 | 34.02 | 4.00 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 15.84 | 3.77 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,800 | 12.77 | 3.36 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.61 | 3.32 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,300 | 12.24 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,900 | 11.97 | 4.13 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,300 | 9.49 | 4.12 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,200 | 9.02 | 4.10 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.14 | 3.72 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.95 | 4.46 |
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,400 | 12.38 | 5.16 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.25 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,400 | 12.38 | 5.16 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.95 | 4.46 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,600 | 11.14 | 4.29 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,900 | 11.42 | 3.94 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 15.13 | 4.32 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.14 | 3.45 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 13.95 | 3.24 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.86 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 15.13 | 4.32 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,600 | 10.39 | 4.00 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.86 | 3.96 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.37 | 3.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,500 | 15.36 | 3.41 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.31 | 3.41 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.78 | 3.36 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 12.04 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 12.04 | 4.01 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,600 | 9.53 | 3.67 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 9.48 | 3.51 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,800 | 9.67 | 3.45 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,200 | 18.52 | 3.56 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 15.27 | 3.72 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 15.00 | 3.41 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 13.46 | 3.74 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,400 | 13.26 | 3.90 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,500 | 13.26 | 3.79 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,400 | 13.24 | 3.89 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,000 | 13.21 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,600 | 11.37 | 4.37 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.88 | 4.35 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $2,900 | 12.41 | 4.28 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 10.97 | 4.22 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,000 | 12.43 | 4.14 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.09 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,200 | 12.95 | 4.05 |
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.