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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 41.01 | 3.80 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,700 | 38.25 | 3.94 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $9,500 | 36.44 | 3.84 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 36.25 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,700 | 38.25 | 3.94 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,900 | 34.21 | 3.84 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $9,500 | 36.44 | 3.84 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 41.01 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 14.73 | 3.35 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 14.24 | 3.65 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $10,600 | 13.32 | 1.26 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,500 | 12.79 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $2,300 | 10.31 | 4.48 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $3,000 | 11.62 | 3.87 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,400 | 9.19 | 3.83 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 10.72 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 13.64 | 3.41 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $7,600 | 12.33 | 1.62 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.85 | 3.39 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,500 | 8.80 | 3.52 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 13.64 | 3.41 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.85 | 3.39 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.56 | 3.99 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.38 | 3.35 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 12.96 | 3.81 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 12.93 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 12.93 | 4.17 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.56 | 3.99 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,100 | 8.05 | 3.83 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 12.96 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.36 | 3.26 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 12.19 | 3.59 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 10.98 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,100 | 8.08 | 3.85 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 12.19 | 3.59 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 9.41 | 3.49 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,200 | 17.61 | 3.39 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,600 | 14.72 | 4.09 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,200 | 14.56 | 4.55 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.74 | 3.35 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.71 | 3.19 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $2,900 | 13.46 | 4.64 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $13,000 | 13.43 | 1.03 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 13.42 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $2,900 | 13.46 | 4.64 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,200 | 14.56 | 4.55 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,100 | 8.63 | 4.11 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,600 | 14.72 | 4.09 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,500 | 10.19 | 4.07 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,300 | 13.35 | 4.05 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,000 | 12.02 | 4.01 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,500 | 9.95 | 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.