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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 42.22 | 3.84 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 38.64 | 3.61 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,200 | 37.86 | 3.71 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,100 | 37.13 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baz | TB | $8,000 | 32.00 | 4.00 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,100 | 31.88 | 3.94 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,600 | 33.86 | 3.94 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,400 | 32.95 | 3.92 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 14.51 | 3.22 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 13.98 | 3.49 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,500 | 13.33 | 3.81 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 12.57 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,600 | 11.12 | 4.28 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 11.39 | 4.22 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 9.78 | 3.91 |
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $2,400 | 9.35 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.39 | 3.67 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 11.37 | 2.92 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 11.34 | 3.24 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.77 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 10.57 | 5.29 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 8.27 | 3.94 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.39 | 3.67 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 9.39 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.19 | 3.47 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.11 | 3.28 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,900 | 12.26 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 10.55 | 3.52 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.19 | 3.47 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 9.30 | 3.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.72 | 3.35 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.73 | 3.44 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 12.01 | 3.87 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.20 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 12.01 | 3.87 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.85 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 10.14 | 3.76 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,200 | 7.96 | 3.62 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 15.92 | 3.39 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.72 | 3.28 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 15.01 | 3.49 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 13.47 | 3.37 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 13.45 | 3.06 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,100 | 13.38 | 3.26 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,900 | 13.12 | 3.36 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 12.71 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Valera | CLE | $2,100 | 9.38 | 4.47 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 10.28 | 4.47 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 12.44 | 4.44 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,200 | 9.38 | 4.27 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 12.21 | 4.21 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.32 | 4.19 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,600 | 10.46 | 4.02 |
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.