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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,500 | 43.19 | 3.76 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,400 | 37.97 | 3.65 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,200 | 37.93 | 3.39 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $10,200 | 37.85 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,200 | 37.69 | 4.10 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,100 | 31.22 | 3.85 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,500 | 43.19 | 3.76 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $8,400 | 31.29 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,100 | 14.44 | 4.66 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 13.12 | 4.23 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.77 | 4.12 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 12.22 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,100 | 14.44 | 4.66 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 13.12 | 4.23 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.77 | 4.12 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,800 | 11.52 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 12.79 | 4.00 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 12.63 | 3.51 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.87 | 3.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 11.26 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 12.79 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.87 | 3.83 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 10.63 | 3.80 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 15.39 | 3.50 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 13.92 | 3.31 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 13.16 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 12.40 | 4.13 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 13.16 | 4.11 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 12.87 | 3.14 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 12.26 | 3.61 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.92 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.21 | 3.74 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 12.26 | 3.61 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,700 | 9.60 | 3.56 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,200 | 17.31 | 3.33 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.56 | 3.45 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 15.96 | 3.71 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 15.62 | 4.01 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 14.46 | 4.52 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,800 | 13.96 | 4.99 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,700 | 13.92 | 3.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 13.90 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,500 | 12.80 | 5.12 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,800 | 13.96 | 4.99 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 11.92 | 4.77 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,800 | 13.12 | 4.68 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 14.46 | 4.52 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,000 | 13.18 | 4.39 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.36 |
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,500 | 10.81 | 4.33 |
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.