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 | $11,000 | 36.33 | 3.30 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $10,200 | 35.95 | 3.52 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,200 | 35.83 | 3.51 |
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $8,700 | 34.85 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $8,700 | 34.85 | 4.01 |
| Hayden Birdsong | SF | $6,000 | 23.72 | 3.95 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $8,000 | 29.64 | 3.71 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $10,200 | 35.95 | 3.52 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 12.35 | 3.63 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,800 | 12.21 | 3.21 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,300 | 12.19 | 3.69 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,100 | 12.10 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.17 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,900 | 11.52 | 3.97 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 11.42 | 3.94 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 13.79 | 3.63 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.68 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,100 | 13.54 | 4.37 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.21 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 12.52 | 4.47 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,100 | 13.54 | 4.37 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 12.27 | 4.09 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 15.60 | 3.47 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 15.56 | 4.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 14.18 | 3.94 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,400 | 13.50 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 15.56 | 4.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 14.18 | 3.94 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,600 | 9.63 | 3.71 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.94 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.86 | 3.72 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.97 | 3.32 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,300 | 12.21 | 2.84 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 12.02 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,000 | 9.06 | 4.53 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.86 | 3.72 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 11.59 | 3.62 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 17.06 | 3.48 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.69 | 3.48 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,500 | 15.49 | 3.44 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,000 | 15.19 | 3.80 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 13.94 | 3.10 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.36 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 13.55 | 4.52 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,400 | 13.35 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | NYM | $2,700 | 12.96 | 4.80 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,400 | 10.89 | 4.54 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 13.55 | 4.52 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,200 | 9.52 | 4.33 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,500 | 10.37 | 4.15 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,000 | 12.24 | 4.08 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,300 | 9.28 | 4.03 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.03 |
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.