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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 25.88 | 2.46 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,800 | 23.41 | 2.66 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,800 | 21.98 | 2.50 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,500 | 21.56 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,800 | 23.41 | 2.66 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,800 | 21.98 | 2.50 |
| Gunnar Hoglund | ATH | $4,000 | 10.01 | 2.50 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 25.88 | 2.46 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,200 | 9.95 | 1.91 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,900 | 9.88 | 2.02 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,300 | 8.67 | 2.02 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,800 | 8.58 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,300 | 7.01 | 3.05 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 7.39 | 2.84 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,400 | 6.21 | 2.59 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,400 | 5.97 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,200 | 9.95 | 1.91 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,900 | 9.88 | 2.02 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 9.85 | 1.67 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 9.84 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,300 | 7.01 | 3.05 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.84 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 7.39 | 2.84 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,400 | 6.21 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 10.49 | 1.87 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,600 | 9.49 | 2.06 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 8.81 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 6.13 | 2.56 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,600 | 6.64 | 2.55 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,800 | 6.88 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.87 | 1.87 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 10.49 | 1.81 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.42 | 2.04 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,300 | 10.20 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 8.10 | 2.61 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,200 | 7.96 | 2.49 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 9.50 | 2.44 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 5.76 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.53 | 1.77 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,800 | 9.26 | 1.93 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $4,400 | 9.09 | 2.07 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,300 | 8.91 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,400 | 6.19 | 2.58 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,800 | 6.92 | 2.47 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,300 | 8.11 | 2.46 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,100 | 7.33 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.79 | 1.97 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.88 | 1.81 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,900 | 10.87 | 1.84 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,400 | 10.80 | 2.00 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,300 | 10.79 | 2.04 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,500 | 10.68 | 1.94 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,700 | 10.49 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,200 | 10.28 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,700 | 7.91 | 2.93 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.83 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,400 | 6.71 | 2.80 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,600 | 7.16 | 2.75 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,400 | 6.44 | 2.68 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $3,000 | 7.88 | 2.63 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,200 | 5.76 | 2.62 |
| Eli White | ATL | $3,100 | 8.06 | 2.60 |
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.