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 | 24.69 | 2.15 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,700 | 22.95 | 2.37 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,700 | 19.34 | 2.22 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,200 | 18.93 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,700 | 22.95 | 2.37 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $6,000 | 13.65 | 2.28 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,700 | 19.34 | 2.22 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,500 | 24.69 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 11.04 | 1.70 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.86 | 1.97 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,900 | 9.33 | 1.90 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 8.78 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,400 | 8.64 | 3.60 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 7.72 | 2.49 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 11.04 | 1.70 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 10.54 | 1.76 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.86 | 1.97 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,900 | 9.78 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,400 | 8.64 | 3.60 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,900 | 8.60 | 2.97 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 10.23 | 2.56 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,600 | 9.24 | 1.65 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,200 | 8.97 | 2.14 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,200 | 8.82 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 10.23 | 2.56 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $2,800 | 6.80 | 2.43 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,900 | 6.51 | 2.25 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,200 | 8.97 | 2.14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 6.40 | 2.29 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,000 | 8.83 | 2.21 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $4,000 | 8.59 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 10.32 | 2.02 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.27 | 1.66 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,900 | 9.10 | 1.54 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,200 | 9.03 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,300 | 8.96 | 2.72 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,600 | 5.97 | 2.29 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,800 | 6.25 | 2.23 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,200 | 9.03 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.68 | 1.92 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 12.33 | 1.96 |
| 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 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,600 | 10.34 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 7.97 | 3.19 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,100 | 10.41 | 2.54 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,000 | 7.58 | 2.53 |
| Jac Caglianone | KC | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,100 | 7.64 | 2.46 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,600 | 8.55 | 2.37 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $3,200 | 7.56 | 2.36 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,600 | 8.47 | 2.35 |
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.