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 | $10,600 | 44.72 | 4.22 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $10,000 | 41.07 | 4.11 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,800 | 37.79 | 3.86 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,400 | 37.63 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,600 | 44.72 | 4.22 |
| Matt Waldron | SD | $8,100 | 33.61 | 4.15 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $10,000 | 41.07 | 4.11 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,800 | 34.27 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 14.90 | 3.82 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,700 | 13.48 | 3.64 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 13.34 | 4.45 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,700 | 12.67 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 13.34 | 4.45 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 11.77 | 4.36 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 11.92 | 4.26 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 10.63 | 4.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 14.19 | 4.73 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 13.03 | 3.43 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.20 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 12.11 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 14.19 | 4.73 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 12.11 | 4.33 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.20 |
| Angel Martínez | CLE | $2,500 | 10.49 | 4.20 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 15.62 | 4.22 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 15.00 | 3.41 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 14.59 | 3.47 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 14.24 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 15.62 | 4.22 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 12.16 | 4.19 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,100 | 8.68 | 4.13 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,500 | 13.26 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 13.02 | 3.10 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,500 | 12.98 | 2.89 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,000 | 12.52 | 6.26 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 11.93 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,000 | 12.52 | 6.26 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,000 | 9.36 | 4.68 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.75 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 8.98 | 3.74 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 15.66 | 3.40 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.55 | 3.46 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.47 | 4.18 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,400 | 14.35 | 4.22 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 14.35 | 3.68 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,500 | 14.05 | 4.01 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 13.75 | 3.20 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,500 | 13.53 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 11.55 | 4.44 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,500 | 11.06 | 4.42 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,400 | 14.35 | 4.22 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,000 | 12.54 | 4.18 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.47 | 4.18 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 12.74 | 4.11 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.09 |
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.