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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,300 | 39.65 | 3.85 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,200 | 39.62 | 3.88 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,000 | 37.83 | 3.78 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 37.66 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Cortes | SD | $6,600 | 27.15 | 4.11 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,200 | 39.62 | 3.88 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,300 | 39.65 | 3.85 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $6,900 | 26.36 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 16.78 | 3.99 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,500 | 15.05 | 4.30 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 14.01 | 4.12 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 13.76 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,200 | 10.06 | 4.57 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $3,000 | 13.04 | 4.35 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,500 | 10.85 | 4.34 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,500 | 15.05 | 4.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,100 | 12.29 | 3.00 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 11.77 | 3.68 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.50 | 3.71 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.09 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 8.88 | 4.44 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.50 | 3.71 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.09 | 3.70 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 11.77 | 3.68 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.20 | 4.00 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,600 | 13.12 | 3.65 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,100 | 12.99 | 4.19 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,200 | 12.75 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $2,600 | 11.70 | 4.50 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,100 | 12.99 | 4.19 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.20 | 4.00 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,200 | 12.75 | 3.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 15.18 | 4.90 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.22 | 3.30 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.79 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 15.18 | 4.90 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 11.58 | 4.63 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.79 | 3.76 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 17.85 | 3.72 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 15.92 | 3.62 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 14.42 | 4.51 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 14.29 | 3.32 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 14.01 | 3.50 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 13.71 | 2.92 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,000 | 13.12 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 14.42 | 4.51 |
| Randal Grichuk | KC | $2,500 | 11.18 | 4.47 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,000 | 13.12 | 4.37 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,800 | 12.08 | 4.31 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,600 | 11.20 | 4.31 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.22 |
| Everson Pereira | TB | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
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.