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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,200 | 38.47 | 3.44 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $9,700 | 37.36 | 3.85 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $10,200 | 34.43 | 3.38 |
| David Festa | MIN | $8,500 | 31.43 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $9,700 | 37.36 | 3.85 |
| Tylor Megill | NYM | $7,800 | 29.84 | 3.83 |
| David Festa | MIN | $8,500 | 31.43 | 3.70 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $7,700 | 27.83 | 3.61 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.28 | 3.61 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 11.90 | 3.40 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 11.61 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.12 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,700 | 10.92 | 4.04 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,600 | 10.39 | 3.99 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,300 | 13.00 | 3.94 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 10.63 | 3.54 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 9.72 | 3.60 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 9.70 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,300 | 13.00 | 3.94 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 9.72 | 3.60 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 10.63 | 3.54 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 9.70 | 3.35 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.18 | 3.73 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.97 | 3.49 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 13.78 | 3.13 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 13.70 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 13.56 | 4.67 |
| Livan Soto | BAL | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.42 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,700 | 10.52 | 3.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.18 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.14 | 3.28 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.92 | 3.50 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 10.70 | 2.97 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 9.93 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.92 | 3.50 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 9.93 | 3.42 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.14 | 3.28 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,000 | 6.16 | 3.08 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 17.98 | 3.60 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 14.46 | 3.01 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 14.29 | 3.40 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,200 | 13.43 | 4.20 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,500 | 13.42 | 5.37 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 13.21 | 2.93 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.21 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,000 | 12.96 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,500 | 13.42 | 5.37 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,500 | 11.23 | 4.49 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,700 | 11.74 | 4.35 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,000 | 12.96 | 4.32 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.21 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,200 | 13.43 | 4.20 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
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.