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 | $9,100 | 23.89 | 2.62 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $7,500 | 19.51 | 2.60 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,300 | 18.13 | 2.18 |
| Matthew Boyd | CLE | $7,800 | 17.63 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,100 | 23.89 | 2.62 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $7,500 | 19.51 | 2.60 |
| Matthew Boyd | CLE | $7,800 | 17.63 | 2.26 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,300 | 18.13 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,900 | 6.45 | 1.65 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 5.62 | 2.01 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,300 | 4.08 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 5.62 | 2.01 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,300 | 4.08 | 1.78 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,900 | 6.45 | 1.65 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,900 | 7.84 | 2.01 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,400 | 7.35 | 2.16 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,000 | 7.06 | 1.76 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,600 | 6.62 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,600 | 6.62 | 2.55 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,400 | 7.35 | 2.16 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,900 | 7.84 | 2.01 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 5.62 | 2.01 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.08 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,800 | 6.98 | 1.84 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,600 | 6.02 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.08 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,800 | 6.98 | 1.84 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,600 | 6.02 | 1.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 9.98 | 1.64 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,700 | 5.86 | 1.58 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,200 | 5.55 | 1.74 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 4.87 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 4.87 | 1.80 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,200 | 5.55 | 1.74 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 9.98 | 1.64 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,700 | 5.86 | 1.58 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 11.06 | 1.78 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,800 | 8.25 | 1.72 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,700 | 7.67 | 2.07 |
| Jon Berti | NYY | $2,400 | 6.73 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Berti | NYY | $2,400 | 6.73 | 2.81 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,700 | 7.67 | 2.07 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 11.06 | 1.78 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,800 | 8.25 | 1.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.60 | 1.78 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,000 | 9.98 | 1.66 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $4,200 | 8.40 | 2.00 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,400 | 7.87 | 1.79 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,600 | 7.63 | 1.66 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $4,100 | 6.80 | 1.66 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,500 | 6.78 | 1.51 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $3,300 | 6.78 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | KC | $3,000 | 6.48 | 2.16 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $3,000 | 6.47 | 2.16 |
| Alex Verdugo | NYY | $2,900 | 6.05 | 2.09 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $3,300 | 6.78 | 2.05 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $4,200 | 8.40 | 2.00 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,400 | 7.87 | 1.79 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.60 | 1.78 |
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $3,500 | 6.17 | 1.76 |
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.