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 | $11,500 | 44.14 | 3.84 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $11,000 | 37.95 | 3.45 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,300 | 34.66 | 3.07 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,800 | 32.73 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $7,100 | 27.64 | 3.89 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,500 | 44.14 | 3.84 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $7,400 | 28.38 | 3.83 |
| Matthew Boyd | CLE | $7,600 | 28.33 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 14.04 | 4.25 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,100 | 12.71 | 4.10 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.27 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,400 | 11.02 | 4.59 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 14.04 | 4.25 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 8.22 | 4.11 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,100 | 12.71 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 13.67 | 4.88 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,900 | 12.79 | 4.41 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.91 | 3.84 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.90 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 13.67 | 4.88 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,900 | 12.79 | 4.41 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 11.18 | 4.14 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 10.95 | 3.91 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 14.74 | 3.35 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 14.08 | 3.35 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.07 | 3.70 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 13.82 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,800 | 13.48 | 4.82 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.07 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.05 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 13.17 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.22 | 3.22 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.36 | 3.53 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 12.05 | 4.46 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 11.89 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 12.05 | 4.46 |
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 9.22 | 3.69 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,700 | 9.58 | 3.55 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.36 | 3.53 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 17.99 | 3.75 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,200 | 16.60 | 3.19 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 15.33 | 3.57 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,400 | 14.56 | 4.28 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,400 | 14.28 | 4.20 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 14.25 | 3.75 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,400 | 13.93 | 4.10 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,500 | 13.53 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,500 | 13.53 | 5.41 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 11.69 | 4.87 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,100 | 9.78 | 4.66 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 13.09 | 4.51 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.96 | 4.43 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,600 | 11.42 | 4.39 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,800 | 12.25 | 4.38 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,400 | 14.56 | 4.28 |
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.