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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,900 | 37.71 | 3.81 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,500 | 36.17 | 3.81 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,900 | 35.48 | 3.26 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,600 | 33.73 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $8,100 | 32.59 | 4.02 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,600 | 33.73 | 3.92 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,800 | 33.70 | 3.83 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,900 | 37.71 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.61 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.07 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 11.39 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.07 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,700 | 10.62 | 3.93 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,700 | 10.42 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.40 | 4.28 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 12.39 | 3.64 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 11.56 | 4.28 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.39 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.40 | 4.28 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 11.56 | 4.28 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.39 | 3.80 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 12.39 | 3.64 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.46 | 3.80 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 13.27 | 3.16 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 12.76 | 4.25 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.21 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 12.76 | 4.25 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,000 | 11.46 | 3.82 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.46 | 3.80 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 11.76 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 14.01 | 3.59 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 12.62 | 3.83 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 11.26 | 3.52 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 12.62 | 3.83 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 14.01 | 3.59 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 11.26 | 3.52 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 17.09 | 3.56 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 16.55 | 3.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.73 | 3.43 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,700 | 13.51 | 3.65 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,500 | 13.30 | 3.80 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 13.14 | 4.11 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,900 | 13.02 | 4.49 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,300 | 12.95 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,900 | 13.02 | 4.49 |
| Ben Gamel | HOU | $2,000 | 8.43 | 4.22 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 9.87 | 4.11 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 13.14 | 4.11 |
| Ramón Laureano | ATL | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.06 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,300 | 12.95 | 3.92 |
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.