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 | $11,500 | 25.99 | 2.26 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $11,000 | 23.25 | 2.11 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,400 | 17.37 | 2.07 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,300 | 16.67 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,500 | 25.99 | 2.26 |
| Tomoyuki Sugano | BAL | $7,000 | 14.87 | 2.12 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $11,000 | 23.25 | 2.11 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,400 | 17.37 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 10.28 | 2.57 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 9.74 | 2.37 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,800 | 9.31 | 1.61 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,000 | 8.85 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 10.28 | 2.57 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,300 | 5.89 | 2.56 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,900 | 7.03 | 2.42 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 9.74 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 11.03 | 1.81 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 10.28 | 2.57 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 9.74 | 2.37 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,800 | 9.31 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gorski | PIT | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.99 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.83 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 10.28 | 2.57 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,800 | 9.62 | 2.00 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,300 | 9.14 | 1.72 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 8.89 | 1.89 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 8.85 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 7.74 | 2.87 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,800 | 6.35 | 2.27 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,600 | 5.84 | 2.25 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,900 | 6.49 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 11.33 | 1.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 10.60 | 1.93 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 10.59 | 2.25 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 10.31 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,500 | 9.12 | 2.61 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,900 | 7.25 | 2.50 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,900 | 9.38 | 2.40 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 10.59 | 2.25 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 10.20 | 1.79 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,800 | 10.12 | 2.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,100 | 9.40 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,500 | 7.05 | 2.82 |
| Josh Rojas | CWS | $2,200 | 6.11 | 2.78 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.71 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,300 | 7.32 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.79 | 2.00 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,300 | 11.44 | 2.16 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,500 | 11.41 | 1.76 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,000 | 11.34 | 1.89 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $6,000 | 11.26 | 1.88 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.93 | 1.85 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $5,400 | 10.50 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,200 | 10.28 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Haggerty | TEX | $2,000 | 8.11 | 4.05 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $3,000 | 10.25 | 3.42 |
| Stuart Fairchild | ATL | $2,000 | 6.63 | 3.32 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,000 | 5.92 | 2.96 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,600 | 7.64 | 2.94 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,100 | 6.00 | 2.86 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $3,100 | 8.45 | 2.72 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $3,000 | 7.91 | 2.64 |
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.