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 | $10,500 | 21.06 | 2.01 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,300 | 20.18 | 1.96 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,400 | 19.26 | 2.05 |
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $9,600 | 18.74 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $8,100 | 18.25 | 2.25 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,400 | 19.26 | 2.05 |
| Simeon Woods Richardson | MIN | $7,200 | 14.71 | 2.04 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 21.06 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,200 | 9.39 | 1.51 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,000 | 9.22 | 2.31 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $4,100 | 9.03 | 2.20 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,900 | 8.97 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 8.51 | 2.66 |
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,900 | 7.11 | 2.45 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,000 | 9.22 | 2.31 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,000 | 6.68 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 9.51 | 1.61 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,200 | 9.39 | 1.51 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,600 | 9.37 | 2.04 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,400 | 9.29 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 8.51 | 2.66 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,900 | 7.54 | 2.60 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $2,500 | 6.35 | 2.54 |
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,900 | 7.11 | 2.45 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 10.64 | 1.90 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 10.60 | 2.00 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,700 | 10.32 | 2.79 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.97 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,700 | 10.32 | 2.79 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,100 | 8.35 | 2.69 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,800 | 9.31 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,100 | 11.97 | 1.96 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,500 | 11.86 | 1.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 10.85 | 2.17 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.42 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.10 | 2.35 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,400 | 5.56 | 2.32 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 8.05 | 2.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 10.85 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 11.28 | 1.79 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 9.78 | 1.63 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,800 | 9.33 | 1.61 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,100 | 9.27 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,200 | 6.15 | 2.80 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 5.73 | 2.73 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Zack Short | ATL | $2,200 | 5.42 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.63 | 1.91 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $6,300 | 11.99 | 1.90 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,800 | 11.86 | 2.04 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,200 | 10.44 | 2.49 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 10.37 | 1.89 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 10.24 | 1.68 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,900 | 10.11 | 2.06 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $5,600 | 10.01 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,300 | 6.89 | 3.00 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 7.46 | 2.76 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.65 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $3,100 | 8.17 | 2.64 |
| Derek Hill | TEX | $2,500 | 6.59 | 2.64 |
| Harrison Bader | NYM | $3,800 | 9.90 | 2.60 |
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
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.