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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 44.19 | 4.02 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,800 | 43.08 | 3.99 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,800 | 40.53 | 4.14 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,200 | 37.34 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,800 | 40.53 | 4.14 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 44.19 | 4.02 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,800 | 43.08 | 3.99 |
| Drew Thorpe | CWS | $7,700 | 30.14 | 3.91 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,700 | 14.00 | 3.78 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 13.11 | 3.45 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,200 | 12.44 | 3.89 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 11.87 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,600 | 10.88 | 4.18 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $2,700 | 11.15 | 4.13 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,700 | 10.78 | 3.99 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 11.16 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 13.36 | 4.45 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 13.01 | 3.42 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 12.76 | 3.45 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 12.63 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Martínez | CLE | $2,000 | 9.68 | 4.84 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 13.36 | 4.45 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 12.63 | 4.21 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 10.41 | 3.85 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 15.55 | 3.24 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,500 | 15.43 | 3.43 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.93 | 3.39 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 14.27 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,600 | 10.89 | 4.19 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 14.27 | 3.86 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.56 | 3.77 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 10.82 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.06 | 3.35 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 12.82 | 3.66 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 12.81 | 3.20 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,500 | 11.66 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.04 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 12.82 | 3.66 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 10.89 | 3.51 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 11.03 | 3.45 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,900 | 17.92 | 3.66 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 15.16 | 3.03 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.89 | 3.46 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,200 | 14.06 | 4.40 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,500 | 13.83 | 3.95 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,500 | 13.78 | 3.94 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 13.72 | 3.52 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,600 | 13.71 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,200 | 9.97 | 4.53 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 10.65 | 4.44 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,200 | 14.06 | 4.40 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,600 | 11.41 | 4.39 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,000 | 12.78 | 4.26 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.24 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,000 | 12.63 | 4.21 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
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.