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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 43.70 | 4.08 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,300 | 42.98 | 4.17 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 42.71 | 4.07 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,800 | 34.89 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,300 | 42.98 | 4.17 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 43.70 | 4.08 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 42.71 | 4.07 |
| Dustin May | LAD | $8,700 | 32.43 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 13.28 | 3.24 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.42 | 3.36 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,900 | 11.25 | 3.88 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,700 | 10.25 | 3.80 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,000 | 11.26 | 3.75 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 12.59 | 4.06 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,200 | 12.24 | 3.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.23 | 3.62 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.19 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 12.59 | 4.06 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,200 | 12.24 | 3.83 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.19 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.83 | 3.46 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.08 | 3.55 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 11.26 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 11.26 | 3.88 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.08 | 3.55 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.83 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.67 | 3.65 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 11.46 | 3.58 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 11.34 | 3.07 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 11.09 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.67 | 3.65 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 10.81 | 3.60 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 11.46 | 3.58 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 17.09 | 3.64 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 15.07 | 3.50 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,200 | 14.66 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,500 | 14.51 | 3.22 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,500 | 13.45 | 3.84 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,000 | 13.26 | 3.31 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $3,300 | 13.12 | 3.98 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 13.04 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 8.89 | 4.44 |
| Nick Martini | COL | $2,200 | 9.45 | 4.29 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,600 | 10.68 | 4.11 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,000 | 12.09 | 4.03 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,700 | 10.84 | 4.01 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $3,300 | 13.12 | 3.98 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,200 | 8.64 | 3.93 |
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.