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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,600 | 48.18 | 4.54 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 39.86 | 3.69 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 37.49 | 3.47 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,200 | 36.65 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,600 | 48.18 | 4.54 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,400 | 36.13 | 3.84 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $9,100 | 33.75 | 3.71 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 39.86 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 14.10 | 3.28 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 13.05 | 3.84 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 13.01 | 3.83 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,200 | 12.81 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,200 | 9.53 | 4.33 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,600 | 11.25 | 4.33 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,700 | 11.43 | 4.23 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,600 | 10.86 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,200 | 14.59 | 3.47 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $3,200 | 9.91 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,200 | 14.59 | 3.47 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,700 | 8.97 | 3.32 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 14.21 | 3.64 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.95 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,400 | 12.53 | 3.68 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 12.14 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.95 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.13 | 3.84 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,700 | 10.08 | 3.73 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 11.45 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 14.16 | 4.57 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 13.96 | 3.99 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,700 | 13.88 | 3.75 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.77 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 14.16 | 4.57 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 13.96 | 3.99 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,500 | 9.64 | 3.86 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,700 | 13.88 | 3.75 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 16.70 | 4.28 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.78 | 3.36 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 15.37 | 3.75 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,900 | 14.92 | 3.83 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 14.17 | 2.89 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,400 | 13.45 | 3.96 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,300 | 13.02 | 3.94 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,800 | 12.51 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,800 | 12.51 | 4.47 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,800 | 12.16 | 4.34 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 16.70 | 4.28 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.24 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,600 | 10.58 | 4.07 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.02 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
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.