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 | $11,500 | 46.07 | 4.01 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $11,000 | 44.51 | 4.05 |
| Michael King | SD | $10,300 | 43.55 | 4.23 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,000 | 39.05 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $10,300 | 43.55 | 4.23 |
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $7,400 | 31.21 | 4.22 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $11,000 | 44.51 | 4.05 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,300 | 37.69 | 4.05 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,700 | 12.81 | 4.75 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,500 | 12.58 | 3.59 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,700 | 12.81 | 4.75 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.24 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,100 | 8.76 | 4.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 12.70 | 4.53 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 11.77 | 3.36 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.55 | 3.61 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.31 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 12.70 | 4.53 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,300 | 10.36 | 4.51 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 11.17 | 4.14 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.27 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.24 | 3.81 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 15.22 | 3.46 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 13.38 | 3.62 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 12.67 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 12.67 | 4.22 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
| Mason McCoy | SD | $2,000 | 7.76 | 3.88 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,800 | 10.77 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.66 | 3.50 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.92 | 3.80 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 12.69 | 3.73 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 12.06 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,400 | 9.81 | 4.09 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.92 | 3.80 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 12.69 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.91 | 3.52 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,100 | 16.54 | 3.24 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 15.04 | 3.34 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 14.96 | 3.94 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,400 | 14.63 | 4.30 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,100 | 14.41 | 4.65 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,100 | 14.14 | 4.56 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.80 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,700 | 13.71 | 5.08 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,100 | 14.41 | 4.65 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,100 | 14.14 | 4.56 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,900 | 13.18 | 4.54 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,400 | 14.63 | 4.30 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,000 | 12.76 | 4.25 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,100 | 13.03 | 4.20 |
| Austin Slater | BAL | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
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.