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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,600 | 39.48 | 3.72 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,500 | 38.22 | 4.02 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,200 | 37.66 | 3.69 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $8,800 | 35.92 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | DET | $8,800 | 35.92 | 4.08 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,600 | 34.80 | 4.05 |
| Brandon Young | BAL | $5,800 | 23.45 | 4.04 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,500 | 38.22 | 4.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 15.11 | 3.98 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 14.13 | 4.56 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 13.75 | 4.44 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.25 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,500 | 11.56 | 4.63 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,500 | 11.52 | 4.61 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 14.13 | 4.56 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 13.75 | 4.44 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 13.41 | 3.05 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 12.31 | 3.16 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.54 | 3.51 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 10.01 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.45 | 3.78 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 10.01 | 3.57 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.54 | 3.51 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,000 | 6.75 | 3.37 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.73 | 3.61 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 13.26 | 4.28 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 13.25 | 3.40 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,600 | 12.66 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 13.26 | 4.28 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,000 | 11.85 | 3.95 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.75 | 3.84 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.53 | 4.09 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.53 | 3.80 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 12.34 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.53 | 4.09 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.01 | 3.93 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 12.34 | 3.86 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 16.97 | 3.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 16.17 | 3.85 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 14.54 | 4.15 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.31 | 3.25 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 14.17 | 3.54 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.69 | 3.70 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 13.57 | 3.23 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.52 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,300 | 12.24 | 5.32 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,200 | 10.86 | 4.94 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,900 | 12.66 | 4.37 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 12.82 | 4.27 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 12.35 | 4.26 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 9.23 | 4.20 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 14.54 | 4.15 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
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.