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 | $11,100 | 45.09 | 4.06 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,800 | 43.99 | 4.49 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,600 | 43.44 | 4.53 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,300 | 41.29 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $9,600 | 43.44 | 4.53 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,800 | 43.99 | 4.49 |
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $9,100 | 38.12 | 4.19 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,100 | 45.09 | 4.06 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.68 | 3.43 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,300 | 12.49 | 3.78 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 12.29 | 3.15 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 11.99 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,300 | 10.06 | 4.37 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.04 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,100 | 8.33 | 3.97 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,500 | 9.90 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.70 | 3.77 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.20 | 3.11 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 11.06 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 11.06 | 4.10 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,400 | 9.58 | 3.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.70 | 3.77 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 16.02 | 3.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,600 | 15.27 | 3.32 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 15.13 | 3.36 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 13.24 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 12.40 | 4.13 |
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.84 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 16.02 | 3.82 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,300 | 12.21 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 14.25 | 3.31 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 12.37 | 3.09 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 11.78 | 3.46 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 11.56 | 3.73 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 11.78 | 3.46 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 10.68 | 3.45 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.66 | 3.33 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.95 | 3.32 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 15.59 | 3.54 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 14.79 | 3.89 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 14.64 | 3.85 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,900 | 14.42 | 3.70 |
| Teoscar Hernández | LAD | $3,500 | 14.19 | 4.05 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 14.14 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 13.64 | 4.70 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,800 | 12.30 | 4.39 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,600 | 11.34 | 4.36 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,300 | 9.99 | 4.34 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,600 | 11.05 | 4.25 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,100 | 13.14 | 4.24 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,700 | 11.41 | 4.22 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 12.96 | 4.18 |
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.