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 | $10,400 | 43.19 | 4.15 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 39.11 | 3.66 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $9,300 | 35.57 | 3.82 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,900 | 34.96 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,400 | 43.19 | 4.15 |
| Zack Littell | CIN | $8,100 | 33.31 | 4.11 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $9,300 | 35.57 | 3.82 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 39.11 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 14.98 | 3.40 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 14.74 | 3.51 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,700 | 14.34 | 3.88 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,600 | 13.56 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,700 | 12.18 | 4.51 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 13.12 | 4.10 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,200 | 12.56 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 14.74 | 4.34 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,100 | 13.02 | 4.20 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 10.98 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 14.74 | 4.34 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,100 | 13.02 | 4.20 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 10.02 | 3.71 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,200 | 8.08 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,600 | 14.62 | 5.62 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 14.61 | 3.95 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.77 | 4.05 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.65 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,600 | 14.62 | 5.62 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.77 | 4.05 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 14.61 | 3.95 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,100 | 11.84 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 15.44 | 3.96 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 12.58 | 3.59 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 11.89 | 3.13 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.43 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 15.44 | 3.96 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.85 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,100 | 7.98 | 3.80 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,600 | 9.65 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 16.14 | 3.75 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.72 | 3.34 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,000 | 15.50 | 3.87 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,400 | 15.28 | 4.49 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,700 | 15.07 | 4.07 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 14.93 | 3.25 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 14.39 | 3.51 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,300 | 13.76 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 11.36 | 4.73 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,400 | 15.28 | 4.49 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $2,900 | 12.67 | 4.37 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 13.11 | 4.23 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,600 | 10.61 | 4.08 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,700 | 15.07 | 4.07 |
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.