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 | $10,700 | 42.17 | 3.94 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,500 | 40.44 | 3.85 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,800 | 36.50 | 3.72 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 35.16 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 42.17 | 3.94 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,500 | 40.44 | 3.85 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,800 | 36.50 | 3.72 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $8,400 | 31.18 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 14.94 | 3.40 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 14.19 | 3.38 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 10.19 | 4.08 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 11.37 | 3.34 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.13 | 3.48 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.65 | 3.44 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,500 | 8.60 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.13 | 3.48 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.65 | 3.44 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,500 | 8.60 | 3.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 11.37 | 3.34 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 13.48 | 3.74 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.12 | 3.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.09 | 3.54 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 11.83 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 11.01 | 3.80 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 13.48 | 3.74 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 11.57 | 3.73 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,900 | 10.42 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.80 | 3.94 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.13 | 3.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.11 | 3.78 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 12.03 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,800 | 11.31 | 4.04 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.80 | 3.94 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.11 | 3.78 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,100 | 7.90 | 3.76 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.94 | 3.53 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 16.39 | 3.81 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.15 | 3.22 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,800 | 15.12 | 3.98 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,700 | 14.64 | 3.96 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,800 | 14.50 | 3.82 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,100 | 14.31 | 3.49 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,300 | 14.02 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,600 | 11.33 | 4.36 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,300 | 14.02 | 4.25 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,700 | 11.32 | 4.19 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,800 | 15.12 | 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.