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 | 29.04 | 2.90 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,700 | 24.51 | 2.53 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $8,700 | 21.17 | 2.43 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $7,500 | 19.25 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 29.04 | 2.90 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $7,500 | 19.25 | 2.57 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,700 | 24.51 | 2.53 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $8,700 | 21.17 | 2.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,200 | 7.00 | 2.19 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 6.97 | 2.11 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,100 | 6.65 | 2.14 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,400 | 6.61 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,100 | 4.89 | 2.33 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,200 | 7.00 | 2.19 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,100 | 6.65 | 2.14 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 6.97 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,500 | 10.39 | 2.31 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,600 | 10.01 | 2.18 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.23 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | SD | $3,300 | 8.01 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Hearn | SD | $3,300 | 8.01 | 2.43 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,100 | 4.89 | 2.33 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,500 | 10.39 | 2.31 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.23 |
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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 | 7.53 | 1.84 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,000 | 7.28 | 1.46 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,900 | 7.19 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,900 | 7.19 | 2.48 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.40 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 8.47 | 2.17 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,300 | 6.25 | 1.89 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,300 | 9.38 | 2.18 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,700 | 9.31 | 1.98 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,100 | 8.88 | 1.74 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,400 | 7.18 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.55 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,300 | 9.38 | 2.18 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 6.90 | 2.16 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,900 | 6.25 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.84 | 1.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.09 | 1.86 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,200 | 7.11 | 1.69 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,400 | 6.84 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,400 | 6.84 | 2.85 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,900 | 6.44 | 2.22 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,500 | 4.82 | 1.93 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.84 | 1.86 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,800 | 12.54 | 2.16 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,200 | 9.47 | 1.82 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,300 | 9.27 | 2.16 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,500 | 8.66 | 1.57 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,500 | 8.56 | 1.90 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,200 | 8.49 | 2.02 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,600 | 8.33 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,600 | 8.05 | 3.09 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,500 | 6.54 | 2.62 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,200 | 7.99 | 2.50 |
| Gavin Lux | CIN | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,300 | 7.68 | 2.33 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,500 | 8.10 | 2.32 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,600 | 8.33 | 2.32 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $3,000 | 6.76 | 2.25 |
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.