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 | $10,600 | 44.96 | 4.24 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,000 | 40.80 | 4.08 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,400 | 40.49 | 3.89 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,200 | 39.17 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,200 | 39.17 | 4.26 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,600 | 44.96 | 4.24 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $8,400 | 34.71 | 4.13 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,000 | 40.80 | 4.08 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.23 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 13.30 | 4.03 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,400 | 13.16 | 2.99 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.13 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Trevino | CIN | $2,300 | 10.10 | 4.39 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,000 | 13.01 | 4.34 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,100 | 9.03 | 4.30 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.88 | 3.85 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 11.33 | 3.33 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 10.88 | 4.03 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 9.47 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 10.88 | 4.03 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.88 | 3.85 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,600 | 8.90 | 3.42 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 9.47 | 3.38 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 14.10 | 3.92 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 13.67 | 3.50 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.61 | 3.68 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.22 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,600 | 11.05 | 4.25 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 13.03 | 4.20 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.22 | 4.01 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,800 | 13.34 | 3.51 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 12.48 | 3.67 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 12.35 | 3.43 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.09 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.77 | 4.06 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,400 | 9.70 | 4.04 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.87 | 3.51 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 16.38 | 3.64 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 14.45 | 4.01 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.32 | 3.41 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,500 | 14.27 | 4.08 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 14.16 | 3.54 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,500 | 13.68 | 3.91 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 13.34 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,000 | 9.24 | 4.62 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.69 | 4.38 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.21 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 10.47 | 4.19 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.86 | 4.09 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,500 | 14.27 | 4.08 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,900 | 11.81 | 4.07 |
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.