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 | $10,100 | 22.32 | 2.21 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,000 | 22.08 | 2.01 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,300 | 19.63 | 2.11 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,000 | 18.71 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,100 | 22.32 | 2.21 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,000 | 17.46 | 2.18 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $6,400 | 13.80 | 2.16 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $6,100 | 12.98 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 8.86 | 2.77 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,400 | 8.79 | 2.00 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,600 | 8.35 | 1.82 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,200 | 8.19 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 8.86 | 2.77 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,200 | 7.90 | 2.47 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,600 | 6.10 | 2.35 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 6.83 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 11.13 | 1.99 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,800 | 10.70 | 1.84 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 9.85 | 1.64 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 9.62 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 8.86 | 2.77 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,200 | 7.90 | 2.47 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,600 | 6.10 | 2.35 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 6.83 | 2.28 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 11.30 | 2.13 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,500 | 10.64 | 1.93 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 10.32 | 2.02 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,000 | 9.44 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $3,100 | 7.66 | 2.47 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,200 | 7.55 | 2.36 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,400 | 7.73 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,800 | 11.11 | 1.91 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.95 | 1.74 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,800 | 10.41 | 2.17 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 10.03 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | TB | $3,200 | 8.88 | 2.77 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,800 | 10.41 | 2.17 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,100 | 8.57 | 2.09 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $5,100 | 9.72 | 1.91 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,700 | 9.70 | 1.70 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,500 | 9.32 | 2.07 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,300 | 9.18 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
| Graham Pauley | SD | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
| Gio Urshela | DET | $3,000 | 7.43 | 2.48 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,700 | 6.50 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 12.45 | 1.92 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 11.72 | 2.06 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,400 | 11.61 | 2.15 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 10.75 | 1.71 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $5,500 | 10.53 | 1.91 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 10.52 | 1.73 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $4,700 | 10.51 | 2.24 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 10.42 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Nevin | OAK | $2,100 | 6.51 | 3.10 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,900 | 8.21 | 2.83 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $3,000 | 7.77 | 2.59 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,600 | 9.08 | 2.52 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,300 | 10.38 | 2.41 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,700 | 8.75 | 2.37 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 8.31 | 2.37 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,600 | 8.51 | 2.36 |
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.