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 | 45.25 | 3.93 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,000 | 42.53 | 3.87 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $10,300 | 33.49 | 3.25 |
| Frankie Montas | MIL | $8,100 | 30.89 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,500 | 45.25 | 3.93 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,000 | 42.53 | 3.87 |
| Frankie Montas | MIL | $8,100 | 30.89 | 3.81 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $7,500 | 27.92 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,400 | 12.14 | 3.57 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,900 | 11.66 | 4.02 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 11.04 | 3.34 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 10.92 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,600 | 10.61 | 4.08 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,900 | 11.66 | 4.02 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 9.86 | 3.94 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,600 | 9.79 | 3.76 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,400 | 13.68 | 4.02 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.73 | 3.66 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,100 | 10.73 | 3.46 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.55 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,400 | 13.68 | 4.02 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.73 | 3.66 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.55 | 3.64 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.57 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,700 | 13.81 | 3.73 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.32 | 3.33 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 11.50 | 3.48 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,500 | 10.12 | 4.05 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,700 | 13.81 | 3.73 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 10.86 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 12.28 | 2.86 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 12.08 | 3.66 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.96 | 3.74 |
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.99 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.96 | 3.74 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 12.08 | 3.66 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 10.18 | 3.51 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 14.53 | 2.97 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 14.03 | 3.51 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 14.01 | 3.69 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 13.73 | 4.58 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 13.55 | 4.11 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,300 | 13.54 | 4.10 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.86 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,900 | 13.43 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,500 | 12.52 | 5.01 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 11.63 | 4.84 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,600 | 12.03 | 4.63 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,900 | 13.43 | 4.63 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 13.73 | 4.58 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,800 | 12.38 | 4.42 |
| Cristian Pache | MIA | $2,100 | 8.70 | 4.14 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 13.55 | 4.11 |
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.