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 | 23.01 | 2.30 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,000 | 22.45 | 2.49 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,300 | 19.50 | 2.10 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,300 | 19.44 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,000 | 22.45 | 2.49 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,300 | 19.44 | 2.34 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 23.01 | 2.30 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $7,400 | 16.41 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,000 | 10.42 | 2.61 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,300 | 10.35 | 1.95 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,800 | 9.12 | 1.90 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,000 | 8.27 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.89 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.19 | 2.69 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,000 | 10.42 | 2.61 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,000 | 10.42 | 2.61 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,300 | 10.35 | 1.95 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,800 | 9.24 | 1.59 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,100 | 9.22 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Shenton | TB | $2,100 | 7.21 | 3.43 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.89 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,800 | 7.88 | 2.81 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.19 | 2.69 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,800 | 10.38 | 1.79 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,400 | 9.95 | 1.84 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,300 | 9.00 | 1.70 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 8.77 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,200 | 6.09 | 2.77 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,900 | 6.34 | 2.19 |
| Adam Frazier | KC | $2,600 | 5.46 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 13.09 | 2.22 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 12.03 | 1.97 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.30 | 1.72 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,100 | 10.16 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 7.41 | 2.85 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $3,100 | 8.19 | 2.64 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 13.09 | 2.22 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 6.15 | 2.20 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.74 | 1.68 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,800 | 9.14 | 1.90 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 9.07 | 2.01 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,400 | 8.99 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,400 | 8.99 | 3.75 |
| Davis Wendzel | TEX | $2,200 | 6.63 | 3.01 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,800 | 7.74 | 2.76 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 11.19 | 1.78 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.96 | 1.86 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,200 | 10.93 | 1.76 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,600 | 10.41 | 1.86 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $7,400 | 10.34 | 1.40 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $9,600 | 10.29 | 1.07 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.02 | 1.59 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,500 | 9.84 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,000 | 6.61 | 3.31 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,300 | 7.06 | 3.07 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 6.99 | 3.04 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,200 | 6.64 | 3.02 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,900 | 8.62 | 2.97 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,900 | 8.60 | 2.96 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,000 | 8.68 | 2.89 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $3,200 | 9.09 | 2.84 |
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.