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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,500 | 24.69 | 2.60 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 22.69 | 2.06 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $10,000 | 21.70 | 2.17 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,400 | 21.48 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $5,000 | 14.14 | 2.83 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,500 | 24.69 | 2.60 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,400 | 21.48 | 2.29 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,000 | 17.68 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,700 | 10.25 | 2.18 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 9.88 | 1.90 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 8.88 | 1.56 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,300 | 8.20 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seby Zavala | SEA | $2,100 | 5.43 | 2.59 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,300 | 8.20 | 2.48 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,200 | 7.43 | 2.32 |
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,100 | 4.82 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 11.30 | 1.92 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,700 | 10.25 | 2.18 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 9.88 | 1.90 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 8.88 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seby Zavala | SEA | $2,100 | 5.43 | 2.59 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,300 | 8.20 | 2.48 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $3,000 | 7.13 | 2.38 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 8.89 | 1.65 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $4,200 | 8.67 | 2.07 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,900 | 8.65 | 2.22 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,800 | 7.80 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.80 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,900 | 8.65 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,200 | 10.90 | 1.76 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 10.84 | 1.72 |
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,600 | 10.18 | 2.83 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,900 | 8.72 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,600 | 10.18 | 2.83 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $3,400 | 8.25 | 2.43 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 7.68 | 2.33 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,900 | 8.72 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,700 | 10.30 | 2.19 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,600 | 9.22 | 1.65 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,100 | 8.57 | 2.09 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,500 | 8.27 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,700 | 10.30 | 2.19 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $3,500 | 7.63 | 2.18 |
| Danny Mendick | CWS | $2,700 | 5.69 | 2.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,100 | 8.57 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 11.06 | 1.78 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 10.40 | 1.60 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,500 | 10.33 | 2.30 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 10.15 | 1.66 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,700 | 9.95 | 1.75 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $5,000 | 9.69 | 1.94 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $4,100 | 9.69 | 2.36 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $4,600 | 9.66 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daz Cameron | OAK | $2,000 | 6.48 | 3.24 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 6.75 | 3.07 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,000 | 5.63 | 2.81 |
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,400 | 9.03 | 2.66 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $2,300 | 6.10 | 2.65 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.51 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,900 | 7.06 | 2.44 |
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.