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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,200 | 40.39 | 3.96 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,700 | 39.72 | 4.09 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 39.00 | 3.71 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,600 | 36.30 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,700 | 39.72 | 4.09 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,800 | 31.60 | 4.05 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,200 | 40.39 | 3.96 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $8,800 | 33.62 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.22 | 3.57 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.17 | 3.38 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,600 | 12.91 | 4.96 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 12.72 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,600 | 12.91 | 4.96 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $2,900 | 12.62 | 4.35 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,400 | 9.74 | 4.06 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,100 | 12.14 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,700 | 12.18 | 4.51 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 11.86 | 3.39 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,400 | 11.17 | 3.29 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,700 | 12.18 | 4.51 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 10.56 | 3.91 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,400 | 8.95 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 15.75 | 3.66 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.47 | 3.64 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.13 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.14 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.13 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 11.08 | 4.10 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,500 | 9.79 | 3.92 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,900 | 11.05 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,700 | 13.31 | 3.60 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.97 | 3.41 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 12.05 | 3.65 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 12.04 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,500 | 10.96 | 4.38 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $2,800 | 11.96 | 4.27 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.76 | 3.79 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 12.05 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 16.42 | 3.57 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 15.90 | 3.70 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.21 | 3.38 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 14.34 | 3.26 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,300 | 14.24 | 4.31 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,700 | 14.22 | 3.84 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,400 | 14.05 | 4.13 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $3,900 | 13.93 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,600 | 11.25 | 4.33 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,300 | 14.24 | 4.31 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,300 | 9.87 | 4.29 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 11.12 | 4.28 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,400 | 14.05 | 4.13 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,200 | 13.06 | 4.08 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $2,800 | 11.32 | 4.04 |
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.