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 | $9,200 | 25.54 | 2.78 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 24.46 | 2.22 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,100 | 23.83 | 2.36 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,500 | 21.89 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,200 | 25.54 | 2.78 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,500 | 21.89 | 2.58 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,100 | 23.83 | 2.36 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $5,600 | 13.09 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 10.21 | 2.37 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $5,000 | 8.64 | 1.73 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $4,300 | 8.60 | 2.00 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,300 | 8.50 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,400 | 7.18 | 2.99 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,300 | 5.96 | 2.59 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,100 | 5.35 | 2.55 |
| Matt Thaiss | CWS | $2,700 | 6.46 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,400 | 10.21 | 1.89 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 10.21 | 2.37 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,300 | 9.93 | 1.87 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,600 | 9.82 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | CWS | $2,300 | 6.98 | 3.03 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,400 | 7.18 | 2.99 |
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,000 | 5.84 | 2.92 |
| Eric Wagaman | MIA | $2,900 | 7.53 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,200 | 10.50 | 2.02 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 9.01 | 1.70 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 8.58 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,500 | 8.51 | 3.40 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,500 | 7.63 | 3.05 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,800 | 8.52 | 3.04 |
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $3,400 | 7.49 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 10.77 | 1.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,900 | 9.83 | 1.67 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,700 | 9.23 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,000 | 7.52 | 2.51 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 5.88 | 2.26 |
| Tim Anderson | LAA | $2,100 | 4.64 | 2.21 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,800 | 8.39 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 10.36 | 1.85 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 9.44 | 2.10 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 9.14 | 1.69 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,600 | 9.05 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,700 | 6.35 | 2.35 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,800 | 6.23 | 2.22 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,900 | 6.29 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 13.23 | 2.03 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 11.91 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,200 | 11.72 | 1.89 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,300 | 11.27 | 1.79 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,600 | 11.10 | 1.98 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,100 | 10.70 | 2.10 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $5,500 | 10.41 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.28 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,000 | 6.76 | 3.38 |
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,300 | 7.65 | 3.33 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,400 | 7.61 | 3.17 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,100 | 8.97 | 2.89 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,000 | 5.75 | 2.88 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,800 | 7.66 | 2.74 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Alex Verdugo | ATL | $2,900 | 7.63 | 2.63 |
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.