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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 24.81 | 2.26 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 24.69 | 2.35 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,800 | 24.63 | 2.80 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $8,500 | 19.62 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,800 | 24.63 | 2.80 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 24.69 | 2.35 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $8,500 | 19.62 | 2.31 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 24.81 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 8.46 | 1.88 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 7.97 | 1.85 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $4,100 | 7.96 | 1.94 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $4,200 | 7.72 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,700 | 6.05 | 2.24 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $3,000 | 6.67 | 2.22 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,000 | 4.34 | 2.17 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,400 | 7.30 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,800 | 9.83 | 1.69 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,700 | 9.20 | 2.49 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,100 | 8.89 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,300 | 8.53 | 2.59 |
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,700 | 9.20 | 2.49 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,000 | 7.44 | 2.48 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 9.37 | 1.70 |
| Tommy Edman | LAD | $4,600 | 8.67 | 1.89 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,200 | 8.56 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $2,300 | 5.88 | 2.56 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 7.03 | 2.34 |
| Jose Iglesias | SD | $2,800 | 6.42 | 2.29 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.64 | 1.80 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,200 | 10.08 | 1.63 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 9.18 | 1.77 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,200 | 8.93 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,100 | 6.48 | 3.09 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,600 | 8.13 | 2.26 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,200 | 8.93 | 2.13 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,200 | 8.80 | 2.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,600 | 8.76 | 1.56 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,600 | 8.71 | 1.89 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 8.29 | 1.69 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,500 | 8.20 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.66 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,700 | 8.20 | 2.22 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,400 | 6.45 | 1.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.58 | 1.97 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 11.28 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.79 | 1.71 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,200 | 10.15 | 1.95 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $4,500 | 10.12 | 2.25 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 9.67 | 1.59 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,400 | 9.30 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 6.47 | 2.70 |
| Nick Martini | COL | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,400 | 6.37 | 2.65 |
| Stuart Fairchild | ATL | $2,000 | 5.23 | 2.62 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,200 | 5.73 | 2.60 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $3,000 | 7.59 | 2.53 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,700 | 6.80 | 2.52 |
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.