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 | $10,800 | 48.51 | 4.49 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,300 | 40.27 | 3.91 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,600 | 36.50 | 3.44 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $9,500 | 35.32 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 48.51 | 4.49 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $8,100 | 33.20 | 4.10 |
| Valente Bellozo | MIA | $6,400 | 25.16 | 3.93 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,300 | 40.27 | 3.91 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.20 | 3.13 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.05 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.02 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.09 | 3.61 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.21 | 4.21 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,300 | 11.23 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.21 | 4.21 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,800 | 11.06 | 3.95 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 16.72 | 3.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 15.18 | 3.80 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 14.21 | 3.38 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 13.26 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 12.81 | 3.88 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 16.72 | 3.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 15.18 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 14.70 | 3.77 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.83 | 3.37 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,800 | 12.73 | 3.35 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,100 | 12.68 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,100 | 12.68 | 4.09 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 11.60 | 4.00 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 14.70 | 3.77 |
| Christopher Morel | TB | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 17.14 | 3.57 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 15.25 | 3.24 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 15.09 | 3.51 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 14.87 | 3.91 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,000 | 14.77 | 3.69 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,100 | 14.10 | 4.55 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 13.81 | 3.84 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 13.71 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,700 | 12.31 | 4.56 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,100 | 14.10 | 4.55 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.86 | 4.43 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 12.60 | 4.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 13.71 | 4.29 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,800 | 11.83 | 4.22 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.69 | 4.17 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,200 | 13.29 | 4.15 |
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.