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 | $11,500 | 44.72 | 3.89 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,200 | 42.87 | 3.83 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,800 | 41.49 | 3.84 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 37.81 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Herz | WSH | $7,200 | 28.39 | 3.94 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,500 | 44.72 | 3.89 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,800 | 41.49 | 3.84 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,200 | 42.87 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 15.15 | 3.79 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.26 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.68 | 3.52 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,500 | 12.08 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,700 | 11.07 | 4.10 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,800 | 10.98 | 3.92 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 9.19 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 12.42 | 3.88 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.97 | 3.33 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.32 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.89 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 12.42 | 3.88 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,600 | 9.85 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.32 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 16.62 | 3.69 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,300 | 15.22 | 3.54 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 14.38 | 3.59 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 14.14 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,400 | 13.80 | 4.06 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.73 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 16.62 | 3.69 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 14.14 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,500 | 13.79 | 3.06 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.25 | 3.63 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.16 | 3.38 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 11.13 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,800 | 10.75 | 3.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.25 | 3.63 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,600 | 9.45 | 3.63 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.09 | 3.47 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 16.11 | 3.22 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 15.32 | 3.48 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 14.72 | 3.87 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 14.48 | 3.02 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,700 | 14.40 | 3.89 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.36 | 3.50 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,300 | 14.22 | 3.31 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,300 | 14.12 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $3,100 | 14.00 | 4.52 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,200 | 14.03 | 4.39 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,400 | 10.43 | 4.34 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 10.35 | 4.31 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,300 | 14.12 | 4.28 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,600 | 10.86 | 4.18 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,700 | 10.91 | 4.04 |
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.