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 | $10,700 | 47.40 | 4.43 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,600 | 44.86 | 4.23 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $10,500 | 41.97 | 4.00 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,400 | 39.94 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 47.40 | 4.43 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,200 | 35.44 | 4.32 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,400 | 39.94 | 4.25 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,600 | 44.86 | 4.23 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 12.78 | 3.87 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,300 | 12.53 | 3.80 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.51 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,700 | 11.86 | 4.39 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,600 | 10.79 | 4.15 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.49 | 4.03 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,400 | 9.28 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.51 | 3.79 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.46 | 4.30 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,800 | 12.42 | 4.44 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,200 | 11.49 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,800 | 12.42 | 4.44 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.46 | 4.30 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.51 | 3.79 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,600 | 17.42 | 3.79 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 14.14 | 3.54 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 13.51 | 4.36 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 13.38 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shay Whitcomb | HOU | $2,300 | 11.38 | 4.95 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 13.51 | 4.36 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 15.78 | 3.76 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 13.75 | 3.72 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 13.55 | 4.11 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.26 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 13.55 | 4.11 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.53 | 3.84 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 15.78 | 3.76 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.80 | 3.50 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 16.30 | 3.47 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 15.12 | 3.78 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,800 | 14.89 | 3.92 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 14.58 | 3.39 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 14.28 | 3.97 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,100 | 14.21 | 4.58 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 13.97 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,100 | 11.74 | 5.59 |
| Ramón Laureano | ATL | $2,300 | 11.57 | 5.03 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 11.96 | 4.98 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,500 | 12.37 | 4.95 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 13.97 | 4.66 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,100 | 14.21 | 4.58 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,700 | 12.04 | 4.46 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.71 | 4.28 |
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.