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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,500 | 24.65 | 2.14 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,700 | 23.03 | 2.37 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,700 | 19.41 | 2.23 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,200 | 18.52 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,700 | 23.03 | 2.37 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,700 | 19.41 | 2.23 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $6,000 | 13.24 | 2.21 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,500 | 24.65 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 11.04 | 1.70 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.65 | 1.93 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,900 | 9.33 | 1.90 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.89 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,400 | 8.64 | 3.60 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.32 | 2.63 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 7.86 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 11.04 | 1.70 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 10.12 | 1.69 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,900 | 9.78 | 2.00 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,400 | 9.77 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,400 | 8.64 | 3.60 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,900 | 8.14 | 2.81 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.32 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 10.23 | 2.56 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 9.28 | 1.93 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,200 | 8.83 | 2.10 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,200 | 8.70 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 10.23 | 2.56 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $2,800 | 6.25 | 2.23 |
| Ryan Ritter | COL | $2,900 | 6.14 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,900 | 10.46 | 2.13 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.13 | 1.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.00 | 1.89 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,200 | 9.39 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,200 | 6.19 | 2.82 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 6.61 | 2.36 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,000 | 8.83 | 2.21 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 8.60 | 2.20 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 10.32 | 2.02 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.27 | 1.66 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,200 | 9.03 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,900 | 8.30 | 2.86 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,300 | 8.76 | 2.65 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,200 | 9.03 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.93 | 1.96 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 12.33 | 1.96 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,200 | 11.58 | 2.76 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,700 | 11.46 | 2.01 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $5,400 | 11.18 | 2.07 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,300 | 11.03 | 2.08 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,500 | 10.93 | 1.99 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,100 | 10.41 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,200 | 11.58 | 2.76 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,100 | 10.41 | 2.54 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,300 | 8.38 | 2.54 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,000 | 7.58 | 2.53 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,600 | 9.00 | 2.50 |
| Jac Caglianone | KC | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,600 | 6.47 | 2.49 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,100 | 7.64 | 2.46 |
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.