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 | $10,400 | 44.75 | 4.30 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,700 | 42.20 | 3.94 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,900 | 39.69 | 4.01 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,400 | 35.88 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,400 | 44.75 | 4.30 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,900 | 39.69 | 4.01 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,700 | 42.20 | 3.94 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,400 | 35.88 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 14.49 | 3.62 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,500 | 13.49 | 3.86 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,200 | 12.97 | 4.05 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 12.50 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 10.59 | 4.24 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,200 | 12.97 | 4.05 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.02 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.39 | 3.62 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 12.31 | 3.42 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 11.88 | 3.40 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 11.83 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 10.55 | 3.77 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.39 | 3.62 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 15.15 | 3.52 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 14.71 | 3.68 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 14.30 | 3.41 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 14.02 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 14.02 | 3.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.72 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,700 | 10.03 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,400 | 15.82 | 3.60 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.80 | 3.45 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,400 | 12.02 | 3.54 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 11.75 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,600 | 10.28 | 3.95 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.71 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.28 | 3.64 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,400 | 15.82 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 17.38 | 3.86 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,800 | 15.77 | 4.15 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 14.50 | 3.45 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.48 | 3.53 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,700 | 14.18 | 3.83 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 14.15 | 3.37 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,400 | 13.51 | 3.97 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 13.36 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,400 | 11.65 | 4.85 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,200 | 10.31 | 4.69 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 11.64 | 4.65 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,200 | 9.64 | 4.38 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,800 | 12.02 | 4.29 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,400 | 10.21 | 4.26 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.62 | 4.25 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 10.53 | 4.21 |
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.