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 | $10,300 | 24.87 | 2.41 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,000 | 20.48 | 2.28 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,200 | 19.03 | 2.32 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $9,100 | 18.45 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,300 | 24.87 | 2.41 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,200 | 19.03 | 2.32 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,000 | 20.48 | 2.28 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $7,500 | 16.56 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,800 | 9.49 | 1.98 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.97 | 1.63 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 8.73 | 1.90 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $4,400 | 8.73 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.00 | 2.50 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 5.16 | 2.34 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 11.30 | 1.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,300 | 9.75 | 1.84 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,800 | 9.49 | 1.98 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $8,000 | 9.43 | 1.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.00 | 2.50 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $3,200 | 7.60 | 2.38 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 5.16 | 2.34 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.20 | 1.86 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 9.87 | 1.83 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,700 | 9.26 | 2.50 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,300 | 8.66 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,700 | 9.26 | 2.50 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,100 | 4.86 | 2.31 |
| Vidal Brujan | MIA | $2,700 | 6.16 | 2.28 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,100 | 7.00 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 11.78 | 1.90 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 11.53 | 1.80 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.73 | 1.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,800 | 10.66 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,500 | 8.04 | 3.22 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 7.45 | 2.33 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,300 | 8.96 | 2.08 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $4,100 | 8.32 | 2.03 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,300 | 10.78 | 1.71 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 8.92 | 1.49 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $8,600 | 8.83 | 1.03 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,200 | 8.74 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 5.26 | 2.50 |
| Diego A. Castillo | MIN | $2,400 | 5.60 | 2.33 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,600 | 5.81 | 2.24 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 7.74 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,300 | 11.66 | 2.20 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,100 | 11.27 | 1.85 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,600 | 11.02 | 1.15 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,900 | 10.79 | 2.20 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,500 | 10.75 | 3.07 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,000 | 10.67 | 2.13 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 10.56 | 1.92 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,000 | 10.52 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 7.83 | 3.26 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,500 | 10.75 | 3.07 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,700 | 7.72 | 2.86 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $3,000 | 8.41 | 2.80 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,600 | 9.27 | 2.58 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,900 | 7.02 | 2.42 |
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.