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 | $10,100 | 25.60 | 2.53 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,100 | 23.94 | 2.63 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,200 | 18.56 | 2.02 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,200 | 16.85 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,100 | 23.94 | 2.63 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,100 | 25.60 | 2.53 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $6,800 | 14.58 | 2.14 |
| Hayden Birdsong | SF | $6,300 | 12.85 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.15 | 1.83 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.98 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 8.19 | 1.86 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,200 | 8.03 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,100 | 7.03 | 2.27 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 7.08 | 2.21 |
| Danny Jansen | BOS | $3,100 | 6.68 | 2.15 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,800 | 5.90 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.15 | 1.83 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.98 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 8.19 | 1.86 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,700 | 8.18 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,100 | 6.83 | 3.25 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,800 | 7.29 | 2.60 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,200 | 8.09 | 2.53 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,800 | 6.83 | 2.44 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,400 | 8.38 | 1.90 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,800 | 8.12 | 2.14 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,500 | 7.93 | 1.76 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 7.79 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 7.79 | 2.43 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,800 | 8.12 | 2.14 |
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,400 | 5.11 | 2.13 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,600 | 7.55 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,700 | 10.39 | 2.21 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.19 | 1.70 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,300 | 8.89 | 2.07 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 8.87 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,800 | 8.25 | 2.95 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,400 | 5.83 | 2.43 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 4.58 | 2.29 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 6.39 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,200 | 10.48 | 2.49 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 9.44 | 1.50 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,000 | 9.24 | 1.85 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 9.12 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,200 | 10.48 | 2.49 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.26 |
| Jace Jung | DET | $2,900 | 6.49 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,800 | 10.81 | 1.59 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.73 | 1.82 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,500 | 10.66 | 1.94 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,000 | 10.63 | 2.66 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,400 | 10.27 | 2.34 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,600 | 10.26 | 2.23 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $4,300 | 10.24 | 2.38 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $5,500 | 10.13 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Pache | MIA | $2,200 | 6.61 | 3.01 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,000 | 8.94 | 2.98 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,100 | 9.01 | 2.91 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,100 | 5.99 | 2.85 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,500 | 9.46 | 2.70 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,600 | 9.69 | 2.69 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,000 | 10.63 | 2.66 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,400 | 6.26 | 2.61 |
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.