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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $12,000 | 23.08 | 1.92 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,400 | 21.21 | 2.04 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $10,100 | 20.76 | 2.06 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,000 | 20.24 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $6,500 | 16.21 | 2.49 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,000 | 20.24 | 2.25 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $8,200 | 17.72 | 2.16 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $7,300 | 15.16 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,300 | 9.46 | 2.20 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.03 | 1.77 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,200 | 8.72 | 2.08 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,200 | 8.54 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 8.17 | 2.92 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,100 | 5.91 | 2.81 |
| Rene Pinto | TB | $2,500 | 6.90 | 2.76 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,200 | 8.54 | 2.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,500 | 11.84 | 1.82 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.45 | 1.71 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,700 | 9.91 | 2.11 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $3,600 | 9.46 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,800 | 8.34 | 2.98 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 8.17 | 2.92 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,000 | 8.48 | 2.83 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,100 | 5.91 | 2.81 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $5,300 | 11.04 | 2.08 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 11.03 | 1.78 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 9.98 | 1.78 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,700 | 9.56 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Chavis | WAS | $2,100 | 5.83 | 2.78 |
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $3,500 | 8.82 | 2.52 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,200 | 7.83 | 2.45 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,600 | 6.20 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 12.36 | 1.99 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 11.72 | 1.80 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.39 | 1.73 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,900 | 9.61 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 8.86 | 3.16 |
| David Fletcher | LAA | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.75 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,300 | 5.88 | 2.55 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,600 | 6.49 | 2.50 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,900 | 12.23 | 2.50 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 9.70 | 1.98 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $4,200 | 9.44 | 2.25 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 9.44 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 5.97 | 2.59 |
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $7,000 | 13.50 | 1.93 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,600 | 12.03 | 1.82 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 11.36 | 1.86 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.67 | 1.78 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.32 | 1.81 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $4,400 | 10.26 | 2.33 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $5,000 | 10.25 | 2.05 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,600 | 10.18 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 6.73 | 3.06 |
| Richie Palacios | STL | $2,500 | 7.41 | 2.96 |
| Estevan Florial | NYY | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.93 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,900 | 8.17 | 2.82 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $3,000 | 8.43 | 2.81 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,700 | 7.56 | 2.80 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,000 | 8.35 | 2.78 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,700 | 7.49 | 2.77 |
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.