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 | 50.25 | 4.49 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,600 | 43.22 | 4.08 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,000 | 38.71 | 3.52 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $10,300 | 36.78 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,200 | 50.25 | 4.49 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,600 | 43.22 | 4.08 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,100 | 36.41 | 4.00 |
| Tobias Myers | MIL | $8,800 | 34.55 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,600 | 12.63 | 3.51 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 12.49 | 3.47 |
| Iván Herrera | STL | $3,200 | 11.95 | 3.73 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 11.75 | 3.92 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.89 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,700 | 10.44 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,100 | 13.69 | 3.34 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 11.03 | 3.24 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.98 | 3.66 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 10.86 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,500 | 9.43 | 3.77 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.98 | 3.66 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 10.66 | 3.55 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 14.21 | 3.55 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 13.86 | 3.15 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 13.83 | 3.29 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 13.31 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuña | NYM | $2,300 | 13.00 | 5.65 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 13.31 | 4.16 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,600 | 9.89 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 13.31 | 3.10 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 13.06 | 3.73 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.41 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 13.06 | 3.73 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.41 | 3.45 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,500 | 11.63 | 3.32 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,200 | 19.92 | 3.83 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 14.34 | 2.93 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 14.22 | 3.65 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,900 | 13.89 | 4.79 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 13.53 | 3.30 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 13.32 | 4.16 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 13.32 | 3.51 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,900 | 13.89 | 4.79 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 13.32 | 4.16 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 12.84 | 4.14 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,900 | 11.60 | 4.00 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,200 | 12.76 | 3.99 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,700 | 10.73 | 3.97 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.96 |
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.