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 | 41.56 | 4.38 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 40.03 | 3.64 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $10,400 | 39.91 | 3.84 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $10,200 | 38.20 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,500 | 41.56 | 4.38 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $10,400 | 39.91 | 3.84 |
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $6,900 | 26.34 | 3.82 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 33.82 | 3.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,100 | 15.19 | 3.70 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 13.64 | 4.26 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,100 | 12.87 | 4.15 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 11.56 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 13.64 | 4.26 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,100 | 12.87 | 4.15 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,300 | 9.31 | 4.05 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 11.73 | 3.26 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,100 | 11.33 | 3.66 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $2,800 | 10.92 | 3.90 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 10.01 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | SD | $2,800 | 10.92 | 3.90 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,100 | 11.33 | 3.66 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 8.68 | 3.47 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 9.01 | 3.34 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 14.45 | 3.21 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,400 | 13.91 | 3.16 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,300 | 10.72 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.08 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,800 | 10.17 | 3.63 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,000 | 10.26 | 3.42 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,300 | 13.63 | 4.13 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 11.34 | 3.33 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 10.27 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,300 | 13.63 | 4.13 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 11.34 | 3.33 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 10.27 | 3.21 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 14.94 | 3.32 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 13.85 | 3.30 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,500 | 13.65 | 3.90 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 13.26 | 3.32 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.18 | 3.38 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 12.92 | 3.49 |
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,900 | 12.54 | 4.32 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,800 | 12.05 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,900 | 12.54 | 4.32 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,800 | 11.85 | 4.23 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,600 | 10.95 | 4.21 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 8.63 | 4.11 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,500 | 10.05 | 4.02 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 8.72 | 3.96 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,700 | 10.66 | 3.95 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 11.81 | 3.94 |
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.