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 | $10,900 | 46.85 | 4.30 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,900 | 42.45 | 4.29 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,500 | 41.25 | 3.93 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,800 | 36.35 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Phillips | PHI | $8,100 | 35.25 | 4.35 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,900 | 46.85 | 4.30 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,900 | 42.45 | 4.29 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $8,100 | 31.88 | 3.94 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,300 | 15.33 | 3.57 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,700 | 12.19 | 3.29 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.18 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.03 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.18 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.03 | 4.15 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,900 | 11.86 | 4.09 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.60 | 3.74 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 12.05 | 4.16 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.94 | 4.12 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,400 | 11.89 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 12.05 | 4.16 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.94 | 4.12 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.82 | 3.94 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.60 | 3.74 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,200 | 15.86 | 3.78 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 15.43 | 3.51 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 15.39 | 3.58 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,100 | 14.90 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 14.04 | 3.90 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 12.56 | 3.80 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,200 | 15.86 | 3.78 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,700 | 10.09 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 15.12 | 3.88 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 12.62 | 3.82 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 11.36 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 15.12 | 3.88 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 12.62 | 3.82 |
| Jonah Bride | MIA | $2,000 | 7.17 | 3.58 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 9.55 | 3.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 16.25 | 3.46 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 15.82 | 4.06 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 15.10 | 3.87 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,600 | 14.95 | 3.25 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,200 | 14.82 | 4.63 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 14.41 | 3.20 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,400 | 14.31 | 4.21 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 14.16 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,200 | 14.82 | 4.63 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 14.16 | 4.57 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,800 | 12.41 | 4.43 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,600 | 11.39 | 4.38 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,400 | 14.31 | 4.21 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,400 | 10.07 | 4.20 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,600 | 10.64 | 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.