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 | $10,500 | 23.34 | 2.22 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 22.26 | 2.08 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $8,800 | 19.31 | 2.19 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,400 | 16.68 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 23.34 | 2.22 |
| Matt Waldron | SD | $7,400 | 16.29 | 2.20 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $8,800 | 19.31 | 2.19 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $7,600 | 16.20 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 8.83 | 1.61 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.82 | 1.76 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 8.69 | 1.50 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,700 | 8.61 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 5.86 | 2.93 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.51 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 6.47 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 10.16 | 1.66 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,800 | 9.44 | 1.97 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,000 | 9.21 | 1.84 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 8.83 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 5.86 | 2.93 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.51 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 6.47 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.58 | 1.95 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 9.04 | 2.58 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 8.88 | 1.85 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 8.45 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 9.04 | 2.58 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,400 | 8.33 | 2.45 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,600 | 5.77 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,200 | 11.32 | 1.83 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $5,000 | 10.80 | 2.16 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,500 | 10.67 | 1.64 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,500 | 9.91 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,300 | 8.12 | 2.46 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $3,800 | 8.53 | 2.24 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $5,000 | 10.80 | 2.16 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,600 | 9.80 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,800 | 9.18 | 1.91 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 9.16 | 2.23 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $6,000 | 8.08 | 1.35 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 8.03 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SD | $2,800 | 6.97 | 2.49 |
| Gio Urshela | DET | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 9.16 | 2.23 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,500 | 7.61 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $5,000 | 11.46 | 2.29 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,300 | 10.74 | 1.71 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 10.72 | 1.91 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,100 | 9.95 | 1.95 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $4,000 | 9.85 | 2.46 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 9.66 | 1.69 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $4,200 | 9.62 | 2.29 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,300 | 8.95 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dahl | PHI | $2,000 | 6.01 | 3.00 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
| Jose Azocar | SD | $2,100 | 5.40 | 2.57 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $3,200 | 7.95 | 2.48 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $4,000 | 9.85 | 2.46 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $3,100 | 7.57 | 2.44 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $3,600 | 8.66 | 2.41 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,200 | 7.70 | 2.41 |
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.