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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,400 | 49.09 | 5.22 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,300 | 45.26 | 4.87 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,600 | 40.58 | 3.83 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,400 | 38.33 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,400 | 49.09 | 5.22 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,300 | 45.26 | 4.87 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,600 | 40.58 | 3.83 |
| Luis Severino | ATH | $8,300 | 30.88 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 14.30 | 3.67 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,400 | 13.69 | 3.11 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.53 | 3.66 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 12.88 | 4.03 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,300 | 8.97 | 3.90 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $3,200 | 12.20 | 3.81 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,700 | 10.19 | 3.78 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.04 | 3.65 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,300 | 11.21 | 3.40 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 10.83 | 3.61 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,000 | 10.82 | 5.41 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,400 | 9.54 | 3.98 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,000 | 7.84 | 3.92 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 14.19 | 3.64 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.37 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,300 | 12.59 | 3.81 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.53 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 12.51 | 4.31 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.53 | 3.92 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,100 | 11.98 | 3.86 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,300 | 12.59 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 13.29 | 3.50 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 13.17 | 4.12 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.85 | 3.67 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 12.19 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 13.17 | 4.12 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.06 | 3.89 |
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,600 | 9.77 | 3.76 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 12.19 | 3.69 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 17.03 | 3.62 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,400 | 14.99 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 14.76 | 3.52 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 14.61 | 3.56 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,300 | 14.60 | 3.40 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,500 | 14.40 | 3.20 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,400 | 13.66 | 4.02 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 13.52 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,400 | 10.41 | 4.34 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.71 | 4.34 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.41 | 4.08 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,400 | 13.66 | 4.02 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,700 | 10.82 | 4.01 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,100 | 8.41 | 4.00 |
| Eddie Rosario | LAD | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
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.