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 | $10,700 | 43.79 | 4.09 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,500 | 42.23 | 4.45 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,900 | 41.60 | 4.20 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $10,800 | 39.96 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,500 | 42.23 | 4.45 |
| Graham Ashcraft | CIN | $6,700 | 28.20 | 4.21 |
| Hayden Birdsong | SF | $6,600 | 27.77 | 4.21 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,900 | 41.60 | 4.20 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $2,800 | 15.02 | 5.36 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,700 | 14.32 | 3.87 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,200 | 12.84 | 4.01 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 12.73 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $2,800 | 15.02 | 5.36 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,200 | 12.84 | 4.01 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 11.50 | 3.96 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 10.14 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.17 | 3.66 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 13.05 | 4.08 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 12.28 | 3.96 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Martínez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.43 | 4.29 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.17 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 13.05 | 4.08 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 12.28 | 3.96 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 15.50 | 3.52 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 14.90 | 3.10 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.53 | 4.04 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 14.08 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,700 | 10.96 | 4.06 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.53 | 4.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.72 | 4.04 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.75 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.31 | 3.41 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 12.14 | 3.68 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,400 | 12.13 | 2.76 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.12 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,300 | 10.07 | 4.38 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.12 | 3.79 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 12.14 | 3.68 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.31 | 3.41 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 17.25 | 3.45 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 14.58 | 2.98 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 14.55 | 4.41 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,500 | 13.73 | 3.92 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 13.68 | 4.41 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 9.86 | 4.93 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 11.06 | 4.61 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,300 | 10.25 | 4.45 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 13.68 | 4.41 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 14.55 | 4.41 |
| James Wood | WSH | $2,800 | 12.06 | 4.31 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,800 | 12.06 | 4.31 |
| Jesse Winker | WSH | $2,800 | 11.85 | 4.23 |
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.