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 | $10,900 | 36.62 | 3.36 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,200 | 34.74 | 3.10 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 33.66 | 3.21 |
| Will Warren | NYY | $10,700 | 32.15 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $7,700 | 31.39 | 4.08 |
| Matt Waldron | SD | $6,300 | 23.77 | 3.77 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,300 | 31.19 | 3.76 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,400 | 31.02 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 14.83 | 3.71 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 13.95 | 3.10 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 13.22 | 3.89 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 11.71 | 4.18 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.54 | 3.15 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 13.43 | 3.84 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 12.37 | 3.53 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 11.32 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 11.32 | 4.04 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.86 | 3.88 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 13.43 | 3.84 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,600 | 9.60 | 3.69 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.77 | 3.19 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.14 | 4.05 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,400 | 12.07 | 3.55 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 11.85 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.14 | 4.05 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.59 | 4.00 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,700 | 10.74 | 3.98 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,000 | 11.75 | 3.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.42 | 3.73 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.06 | 3.44 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.89 | 4.03 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.31 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.89 | 4.03 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,800 | 10.59 | 3.78 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.42 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 16.15 | 3.59 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,100 | 15.52 | 3.79 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 15.49 | 4.19 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,700 | 14.94 | 4.04 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 13.64 | 3.41 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,000 | 13.13 | 3.28 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 12.80 | 2.98 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,000 | 12.55 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 15.49 | 4.19 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,000 | 12.55 | 4.18 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,100 | 8.73 | 4.16 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,700 | 14.94 | 4.04 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,000 | 12.09 | 4.03 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,800 | 11.25 | 4.02 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
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.