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 | $10,000 | 23.79 | 2.38 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,700 | 21.51 | 2.22 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,200 | 19.93 | 2.17 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $7,000 | 18.67 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $7,000 | 18.67 | 2.67 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 23.79 | 2.38 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,700 | 21.51 | 2.22 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,200 | 18.13 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,500 | 7.24 | 2.07 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,000 | 6.82 | 2.27 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,200 | 6.69 | 2.09 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,400 | 6.61 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,100 | 5.08 | 2.42 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,000 | 6.82 | 2.27 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 5.22 | 2.27 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,200 | 4.88 | 2.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,500 | 9.98 | 2.22 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,600 | 9.62 | 2.09 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,600 | 7.85 | 2.18 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,900 | 7.51 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,100 | 5.08 | 2.42 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,000 | 6.82 | 2.27 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 5.22 | 2.27 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,500 | 9.98 | 2.22 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 8.47 | 2.17 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,100 | 7.47 | 1.82 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,300 | 6.19 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 8.47 | 2.17 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,300 | 6.19 | 1.88 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,100 | 7.47 | 1.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,300 | 9.38 | 2.18 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,700 | 8.91 | 1.90 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,100 | 7.79 | 1.53 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,700 | 7.17 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 6.02 | 2.41 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,300 | 9.38 | 2.18 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 6.90 | 2.16 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,900 | 6.23 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.83 | 1.85 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 8.96 | 2.04 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 8.84 | 1.80 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,200 | 7.87 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,400 | 6.01 | 2.50 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,900 | 6.44 | 2.22 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 8.96 | 2.04 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,200 | 7.87 | 1.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,800 | 12.79 | 2.21 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,200 | 10.24 | 1.97 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,300 | 9.43 | 2.19 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,500 | 8.66 | 1.57 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $3,700 | 8.61 | 2.33 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 8.59 | 1.95 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,800 | 8.35 | 1.74 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,800 | 8.28 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnathan Rodriguez | CLE | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,500 | 6.59 | 2.64 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,600 | 6.76 | 2.60 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $3,700 | 8.61 | 2.33 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,800 | 12.79 | 2.21 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,300 | 9.43 | 2.19 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,800 | 8.28 | 2.18 |
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.