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 | $10,200 | 25.42 | 2.49 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 24.27 | 2.31 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,900 | 22.85 | 2.31 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,100 | 21.36 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,200 | 25.42 | 2.49 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $6,200 | 15.33 | 2.47 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $8,100 | 19.14 | 2.36 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,100 | 21.36 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,000 | 9.46 | 2.37 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 8.90 | 1.56 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,300 | 8.51 | 1.61 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,600 | 8.43 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,100 | 5.50 | 2.62 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,000 | 7.87 | 2.62 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,000 | 5.09 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.68 | 1.73 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 9.47 | 1.63 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,000 | 9.46 | 2.37 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,100 | 9.33 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Locklear | SEA | $2,300 | 7.09 | 3.08 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,300 | 6.22 | 2.70 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,200 | 8.52 | 2.66 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,100 | 5.50 | 2.62 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.80 | 1.96 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $4,800 | 9.39 | 1.96 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,600 | 9.00 | 1.96 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 8.70 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,600 | 6.48 | 2.49 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 6.22 | 2.39 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.95 | 1.90 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,300 | 10.99 | 2.07 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,600 | 10.92 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 9.87 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,400 | 9.75 | 2.87 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 8.40 | 2.55 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,100 | 7.37 | 2.38 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 11.18 | 1.80 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $4,200 | 9.59 | 2.28 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $4,700 | 9.07 | 1.93 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.01 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,300 | 5.61 | 2.44 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $4,200 | 9.59 | 2.28 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,800 | 6.26 | 2.23 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 5.29 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,800 | 13.70 | 2.01 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 12.11 | 1.92 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,800 | 10.24 | 2.13 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,800 | 10.21 | 2.13 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,200 | 10.09 | 1.94 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,100 | 9.86 | 1.93 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $4,500 | 9.65 | 2.14 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 9.60 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,300 | 7.06 | 3.07 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,700 | 7.49 | 2.77 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,000 | 7.82 | 2.61 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.56 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $3,300 | 7.85 | 2.38 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 6.13 | 2.36 |
| Jacob Hurtubise | CIN | $2,400 | 5.64 | 2.35 |
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.