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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,800 | 23.39 | 2.39 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,600 | 22.41 | 2.11 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,800 | 20.63 | 2.11 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $10,000 | 19.41 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,800 | 23.39 | 2.39 |
| Zack Littell | CIN | $7,800 | 17.43 | 2.23 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,600 | 22.41 | 2.11 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,800 | 20.63 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 11.14 | 1.80 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 10.81 | 2.04 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $3,400 | 9.09 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $3,400 | 9.09 | 2.67 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.63 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 11.14 | 1.80 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 11.02 | 1.84 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 10.81 | 2.04 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,200 | 10.17 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,000 | 6.17 | 3.08 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $3,400 | 9.09 | 2.67 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 11.28 | 2.69 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 10.80 | 2.08 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,700 | 9.98 | 2.12 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 9.78 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 11.28 | 2.69 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,100 | 7.43 | 2.40 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,400 | 7.99 | 2.35 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,000 | 6.80 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,700 | 11.34 | 1.99 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $3,900 | 10.88 | 2.79 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 10.57 | 1.85 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 10.51 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $3,900 | 10.88 | 2.79 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,000 | 4.57 | 2.29 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,600 | 5.93 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 11.54 | 2.10 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,500 | 9.33 | 2.07 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.10 | 1.65 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $4,100 | 8.65 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,100 | 8.36 | 2.70 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,000 | 7.59 | 2.53 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,600 | 6.23 | 2.39 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 8.62 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 11.78 | 2.00 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,700 | 11.63 | 2.47 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,800 | 11.60 | 2.42 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,300 | 11.20 | 2.11 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.05 | 1.75 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,600 | 10.66 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,500 | 10.42 | 1.60 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,500 | 10.35 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,000 | 8.26 | 2.75 |
| Michael Helman | TEX | $3,100 | 8.48 | 2.73 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $3,200 | 8.54 | 2.67 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,300 | 6.08 | 2.65 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,900 | 7.42 | 2.56 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,900 | 7.40 | 2.55 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $3,100 | 7.77 | 2.51 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,600 | 6.53 | 2.51 |
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.