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 | $10,500 | 19.92 | 1.90 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,300 | 19.35 | 2.08 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,300 | 17.81 | 1.73 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,000 | 17.39 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $5,200 | 12.69 | 2.44 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $7,600 | 15.78 | 2.08 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,300 | 19.35 | 2.08 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,500 | 17.17 | 2.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,400 | 9.17 | 2.08 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,600 | 8.60 | 1.87 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.56 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,200 | 8.33 | 2.60 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,300 | 5.77 | 2.51 |
| Martin Maldonado | CWS | $2,100 | 4.84 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.53 | 1.76 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $4,200 | 9.37 | 2.23 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,400 | 9.17 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | WSH | $2,800 | 7.89 | 2.82 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,200 | 8.33 | 2.60 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 10.86 | 1.94 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 10.65 | 1.94 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,100 | 9.69 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.83 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,200 | 5.76 | 2.62 |
| Pablo Reyes | BOS | $2,800 | 6.81 | 2.43 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 12.05 | 1.91 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,500 | 11.56 | 2.10 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,100 | 10.80 | 1.77 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,500 | 10.49 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | TB | $3,000 | 7.92 | 2.64 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,500 | 8.63 | 2.47 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,300 | 5.66 | 2.46 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,300 | 5.55 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,400 | 10.02 | 1.86 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,500 | 9.24 | 2.05 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,400 | 8.84 | 2.01 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,700 | 8.73 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,200 | 6.77 | 3.08 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,700 | 7.29 | 2.70 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,200 | 5.66 | 2.57 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 12.09 | 1.86 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,500 | 11.41 | 2.07 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 11.33 | 2.31 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 11.07 | 1.85 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $5,400 | 10.92 | 2.02 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,600 | 10.84 | 2.36 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 10.80 | 1.83 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.69 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 8.39 | 3.36 |
| Kevin Pillar | CWS | $2,600 | 7.30 | 2.81 |
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $3,300 | 9.06 | 2.75 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $2,900 | 7.93 | 2.73 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,800 | 10.36 | 2.73 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,600 | 9.67 | 2.69 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $3,100 | 7.93 | 2.56 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,000 | 5.03 | 2.52 |
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.