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 | $10,100 | 39.95 | 3.96 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,400 | 39.40 | 3.79 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 39.13 | 3.91 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $9,900 | 39.10 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,100 | 39.95 | 3.96 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $9,900 | 39.10 | 3.95 |
| Adam Mazur | SD | $6,100 | 24.02 | 3.94 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,200 | 36.04 | 3.92 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 14.42 | 3.90 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 14.34 | 3.68 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,400 | 13.01 | 3.83 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,200 | 12.17 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 14.42 | 3.90 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.89 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,300 | 8.89 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 12.65 | 3.33 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.20 | 3.39 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 12.03 | 3.44 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.79 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.79 | 3.93 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 10.17 | 3.63 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 9.68 | 3.58 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 14.90 | 4.26 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 14.45 | 3.44 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 13.91 | 3.09 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 13.73 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 14.90 | 4.26 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.80 | 4.13 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 10.66 | 3.81 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 10.25 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,400 | 15.19 | 3.45 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.99 | 3.75 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 13.12 | 3.54 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 12.28 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,000 | 11.61 | 3.87 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 12.28 | 3.84 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.99 | 3.75 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 13.12 | 3.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 17.88 | 3.58 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 17.41 | 3.63 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 15.93 | 4.08 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.88 | 3.47 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 13.42 | 3.20 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,300 | 13.29 | 4.03 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,700 | 12.99 | 3.51 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,300 | 12.74 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,400 | 11.00 | 4.58 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,400 | 10.49 | 4.37 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,700 | 11.74 | 4.35 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 11.98 | 4.28 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,700 | 11.28 | 4.18 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $2,800 | 11.62 | 4.15 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 15.93 | 4.08 |
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.