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 | $10,300 | 41.70 | 4.05 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,200 | 37.57 | 3.68 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,700 | 35.02 | 3.61 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,400 | 34.05 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,300 | 41.70 | 4.05 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,400 | 34.05 | 4.05 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $8,800 | 33.24 | 3.78 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,200 | 37.57 | 3.68 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 13.28 | 4.02 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.61 | 3.41 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,300 | 9.87 | 2.99 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 9.74 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 13.28 | 4.02 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $2,600 | 9.40 | 3.62 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.61 | 3.41 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 9.74 | 3.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 9.89 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 9.89 | 3.19 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,300 | 12.11 | 3.67 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,600 | 10.07 | 2.80 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 9.29 | 3.20 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 8.98 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,300 | 12.11 | 3.67 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 8.98 | 3.21 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 9.29 | 3.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.28 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.76 | 3.36 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 10.36 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.76 | 3.36 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.28 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 10.36 | 3.24 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 17.18 | 3.74 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 16.24 | 3.45 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,100 | 13.41 | 3.27 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.74 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,800 | 11.48 | 3.02 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,700 | 11.39 | 4.22 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,300 | 11.26 | 3.41 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 11.09 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnathan Rodriguez | CLE | $2,000 | 9.41 | 4.70 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,700 | 11.39 | 4.22 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 17.18 | 3.74 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.74 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 10.15 | 3.63 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,300 | 8.33 | 3.62 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 10.63 | 3.54 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $3,100 | 10.78 | 3.48 |
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.