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 | 43.21 | 3.86 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,900 | 37.57 | 3.45 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,400 | 34.86 | 3.35 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,900 | 34.82 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $7,600 | 32.79 | 4.31 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,400 | 32.81 | 3.91 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,200 | 43.21 | 3.86 |
| Andre Pallante | STL | $6,400 | 24.50 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 15.07 | 3.77 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,300 | 12.88 | 3.90 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,500 | 12.53 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 10.72 | 3.97 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,300 | 12.88 | 3.90 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,000 | 11.49 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.37 | 3.61 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.65 | 3.42 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 12.17 | 3.93 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,200 | 11.36 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 12.17 | 3.93 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,400 | 9.12 | 3.80 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.37 | 3.61 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,300 | 15.43 | 3.59 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 14.82 | 3.29 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.99 | 3.50 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 13.82 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 10.56 | 3.77 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.74 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.72 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,300 | 15.43 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 14.31 | 3.25 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 11.62 | 2.77 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.61 | 3.63 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 11.37 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,400 | 10.16 | 4.23 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,400 | 9.45 | 3.94 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,700 | 10.44 | 3.86 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,900 | 15.79 | 3.22 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 15.50 | 4.08 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 14.65 | 3.33 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,200 | 14.54 | 3.46 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,200 | 14.28 | 4.46 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 14.10 | 3.00 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,700 | 14.10 | 3.81 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 13.98 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,600 | 12.17 | 4.68 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,200 | 14.28 | 4.46 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 9.85 | 4.28 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $2,900 | 12.32 | 4.25 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,300 | 13.88 | 4.20 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,100 | 8.69 | 4.14 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 15.50 | 4.08 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,300 | 13.34 | 4.04 |
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.