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 | $10,500 | 41.90 | 3.99 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 39.21 | 3.56 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,600 | 35.66 | 3.36 |
| Tylor Megill | NYM | $9,200 | 31.64 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 41.90 | 3.99 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,900 | 30.62 | 3.88 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $8,200 | 30.36 | 3.70 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,600 | 27.99 | 3.68 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.66 | 3.69 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.40 | 3.43 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,000 | 12.15 | 3.04 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 12.09 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,100 | 9.29 | 4.42 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,100 | 8.63 | 4.11 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,800 | 11.41 | 4.08 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 10.15 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.01 | 3.61 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.83 | 3.29 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.03 | 3.25 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,200 | 11.59 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.04 | 3.68 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,200 | 11.59 | 3.62 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.01 | 3.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 15.78 | 3.51 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.68 | 3.43 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 12.05 | 3.77 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 12.02 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 11.89 | 3.96 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 12.05 | 3.77 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,900 | 10.62 | 3.66 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 12.02 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 16.48 | 3.92 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 14.78 | 4.22 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 12.91 | 3.15 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.53 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 14.78 | 4.22 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 16.48 | 3.92 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,700 | 10.10 | 3.74 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 10.83 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 18.92 | 3.78 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 15.80 | 3.59 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 14.22 | 3.31 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 14.21 | 3.64 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 13.80 | 4.76 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,400 | 13.35 | 3.93 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,500 | 13.26 | 3.79 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,300 | 13.19 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 13.80 | 4.76 |
| Corey Julks | CWS | $2,700 | 11.63 | 4.31 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,400 | 10.14 | 4.23 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,500 | 10.33 | 4.13 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 13.09 | 4.09 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 10.64 | 4.09 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,000 | 12.24 | 4.08 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,900 | 11.76 | 4.05 |
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.