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 | $10,600 | 41.83 | 3.95 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,000 | 35.67 | 3.96 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,500 | 32.74 | 3.45 |
| Matthew Boyd | CLE | $8,400 | 32.06 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,000 | 35.67 | 3.96 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,600 | 41.83 | 3.95 |
| Matthew Boyd | CLE | $8,400 | 32.06 | 3.82 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,500 | 32.74 | 3.45 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.37 | 3.70 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,700 | 9.86 | 3.65 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 9.37 | 2.84 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,900 | 8.79 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.37 | 3.70 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,700 | 9.86 | 3.65 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,600 | 8.63 | 3.32 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 7.35 | 3.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 8.94 | 3.08 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $2,800 | 7.45 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 8.94 | 3.08 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $2,800 | 7.45 | 2.66 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.97 | 3.24 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 7.61 | 2.46 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,800 | 7.37 | 2.63 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 6.42 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.97 | 3.24 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,800 | 7.37 | 2.63 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 6.42 | 2.57 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 7.61 | 2.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.44 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.44 | 3.52 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 15.73 | 3.42 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 13.38 | 2.97 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,100 | 11.11 | 3.59 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,000 | 10.23 | 3.41 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,000 | 10.15 | 3.38 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,300 | 9.14 | 2.77 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,600 | 8.84 | 3.40 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,200 | 8.72 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,100 | 11.11 | 3.59 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 15.73 | 3.42 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,000 | 10.23 | 3.41 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,600 | 8.84 | 3.40 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,000 | 10.15 | 3.38 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,500 | 8.41 | 3.36 |
| Hunter Renfroe | KC | $2,600 | 8.60 | 3.31 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 13.38 | 2.97 |
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.