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 | $10,800 | 45.04 | 4.17 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $11,000 | 41.65 | 3.79 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,200 | 32.90 | 3.58 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,600 | 32.07 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 45.04 | 4.17 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $11,000 | 41.65 | 3.79 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $8,300 | 31.24 | 3.76 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,400 | 27.51 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 14.71 | 3.50 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,100 | 13.38 | 4.32 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 12.98 | 4.99 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,500 | 12.55 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 12.98 | 4.99 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,300 | 10.78 | 4.68 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,100 | 13.38 | 4.32 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 9.32 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 12.01 | 3.34 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.76 | 3.46 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.39 | 3.68 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 10.60 | 3.78 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.39 | 3.68 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 9.05 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.70 | 3.58 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 13.93 | 3.57 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.68 | 4.14 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 13.20 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 11.93 | 4.26 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 12.50 | 4.17 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.68 | 4.14 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.51 | 4.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,000 | 14.06 | 3.51 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 13.58 | 3.77 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,900 | 13.33 | 3.42 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 13.01 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 13.01 | 4.49 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,600 | 10.25 | 3.94 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 13.58 | 3.77 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,300 | 12.17 | 3.69 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.27 | 3.75 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 16.86 | 3.59 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.03 | 4.18 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,500 | 14.86 | 3.30 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,200 | 14.68 | 3.50 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 14.39 | 3.35 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,500 | 13.90 | 3.97 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 13.60 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 11.36 | 4.73 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,700 | 12.11 | 4.49 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,500 | 10.65 | 4.26 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.03 | 4.18 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 11.66 | 4.16 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.25 | 4.02 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
| Stuart Fairchild | ATL | $2,200 | 8.79 | 4.00 |
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.