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 | $11,100 | 44.13 | 3.98 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,400 | 35.55 | 3.78 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,900 | 35.42 | 3.98 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,700 | 34.22 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,100 | 44.13 | 3.98 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,900 | 35.42 | 3.98 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $8,100 | 30.92 | 3.82 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,400 | 35.55 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 14.33 | 3.67 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.94 | 4.17 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 12.38 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,600 | 10.84 | 4.17 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.94 | 4.17 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 13.20 | 3.47 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 12.95 | 4.47 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.15 | 3.37 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Martínez | CLE | $2,500 | 11.61 | 4.64 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 12.95 | 4.47 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,000 | 11.97 | 3.99 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.68 | 3.34 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 14.00 | 3.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.58 | 3.77 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 12.77 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Jimenez | TOR | $2,100 | 8.98 | 4.27 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,100 | 8.77 | 4.17 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.25 | 4.02 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 14.96 | 3.48 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,500 | 13.35 | 2.97 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 11.80 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,000 | 9.48 | 4.74 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,900 | 10.78 | 3.72 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.47 | 3.70 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,300 | 8.46 | 3.68 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 17.91 | 3.81 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,400 | 15.03 | 4.42 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 14.36 | 3.12 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 13.94 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.87 | 3.75 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,200 | 13.81 | 4.31 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,600 | 13.76 | 3.82 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,700 | 13.35 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,400 | 15.03 | 4.42 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,200 | 13.81 | 4.31 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,500 | 10.78 | 4.31 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,200 | 9.46 | 4.30 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,300 | 9.64 | 4.19 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $2,700 | 11.27 | 4.17 |
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.