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 | $10,000 | 23.24 | 2.32 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,000 | 17.72 | 2.21 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $9,000 | 16.67 | 1.85 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $8,800 | 16.53 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 23.24 | 2.32 |
| Steven Matz | STL | $6,700 | 15.48 | 2.31 |
| Bailey Falter | PIT | $5,000 | 11.26 | 2.25 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,000 | 17.72 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 10.18 | 2.04 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,900 | 8.82 | 2.26 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,500 | 8.43 | 1.87 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,600 | 8.40 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,900 | 8.82 | 2.26 |
| Martin Maldonado | CWS | $2,000 | 4.48 | 2.24 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,500 | 7.52 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 10.18 | 2.04 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,000 | 9.70 | 1.62 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.65 | 1.64 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,700 | 9.60 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
| Jake Bauers | MIL | $2,900 | 7.20 | 2.48 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $3,600 | 8.87 | 2.46 |
| Joey Gallo | WSH | $3,100 | 7.39 | 2.38 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 10.67 | 1.98 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.66 | 1.76 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,300 | 9.49 | 1.79 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,600 | 9.18 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,200 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 7.36 | 2.54 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 12.33 | 1.96 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,600 | 11.11 | 1.98 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,600 | 11.09 | 2.41 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 10.05 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Shewmake | CWS | $2,500 | 6.41 | 2.57 |
| Jose Caballero | TB | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,300 | 5.63 | 2.45 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,600 | 11.09 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,900 | 9.78 | 1.66 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.14 | 1.60 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 8.98 | 2.00 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,200 | 8.89 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Short | NYM | $2,000 | 5.48 | 2.74 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $2,900 | 6.81 | 2.35 |
| Luis Urias | SEA | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.82 | 1.82 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,300 | 10.61 | 2.00 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,200 | 10.57 | 1.71 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,000 | 10.36 | 1.73 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $4,100 | 10.34 | 2.52 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.23 | 1.76 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,800 | 9.76 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.03 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,800 | 8.57 | 3.06 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,600 | 7.23 | 2.78 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.56 |
| Jesse Winker | WSH | $3,500 | 8.85 | 2.53 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $4,100 | 10.34 | 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.