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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,400 | 43.08 | 4.14 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,100 | 43.06 | 3.88 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,800 | 40.48 | 4.13 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,900 | 39.83 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,400 | 43.08 | 4.14 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,800 | 40.48 | 4.13 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,800 | 35.90 | 4.08 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,100 | 43.06 | 3.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,000 | 14.50 | 7.25 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,800 | 12.65 | 4.52 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.43 | 3.36 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,200 | 12.39 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,000 | 14.50 | 7.25 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,800 | 12.65 | 4.52 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,900 | 11.50 | 3.97 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,900 | 11.26 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,300 | 11.24 | 3.41 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.15 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.19 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.15 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 10.29 | 3.81 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.77 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 17.24 | 3.83 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 15.01 | 3.66 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 14.70 | 4.20 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.88 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 14.70 | 4.20 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.88 | 4.08 |
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,400 | 9.51 | 3.96 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.18 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 14.38 | 3.34 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,000 | 13.32 | 3.33 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.85 | 3.47 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 12.36 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.58 | 3.86 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 12.36 | 3.63 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 11.90 | 3.50 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.85 | 3.47 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 16.98 | 3.61 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 16.29 | 3.54 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 16.00 | 3.72 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.58 | 3.56 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.54 | 3.55 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $3,400 | 14.23 | 4.19 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 14.08 | 3.70 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,900 | 13.50 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 13.44 | 4.80 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,900 | 13.50 | 4.65 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,300 | 10.28 | 4.47 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 12.59 | 4.20 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,200 | 13.43 | 4.20 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $3,400 | 14.23 | 4.19 |
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.