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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,500 | 39.88 | 3.80 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,900 | 39.13 | 3.59 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,600 | 33.96 | 3.20 |
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $7,600 | 31.54 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $7,600 | 31.54 | 4.15 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,500 | 39.88 | 3.80 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,900 | 39.13 | 3.59 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $6,300 | 21.86 | 3.47 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,200 | 13.41 | 4.19 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,400 | 13.13 | 3.86 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,400 | 12.82 | 3.77 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,500 | 12.64 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,500 | 12.64 | 5.06 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,400 | 10.10 | 4.21 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,200 | 13.41 | 4.19 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,100 | 8.76 | 4.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 11.82 | 3.20 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,800 | 11.77 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,800 | 11.77 | 4.20 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 11.39 | 4.07 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.87 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,200 | 14.35 | 3.42 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 13.76 | 3.20 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.18 | 3.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 12.62 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 12.62 | 3.82 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,200 | 14.35 | 3.42 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,500 | 8.48 | 3.39 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.18 | 3.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,000 | 14.26 | 7.13 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.86 | 3.49 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 11.56 | 3.21 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 11.50 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,000 | 14.26 | 7.13 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,100 | 11.34 | 3.66 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,700 | 9.42 | 3.49 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.86 | 3.49 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 15.28 | 3.55 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 14.88 | 3.54 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 14.57 | 3.64 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,300 | 13.20 | 4.00 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $8,500 | 13.16 | 1.55 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 13.06 | 3.18 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,200 | 12.98 | 4.05 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,200 | 12.97 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Calhoun | LAA | $2,200 | 10.47 | 4.76 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,400 | 11.21 | 4.67 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,200 | 9.83 | 4.47 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,700 | 11.88 | 4.40 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,300 | 10.07 | 4.38 |
| Estevan Florial | CLE | $2,300 | 9.89 | 4.30 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.11 |
| Robbie Grossman | CWS | $2,400 | 9.77 | 4.07 |
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.