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 | $9,400 | 24.11 | 2.56 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 22.26 | 2.12 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,600 | 19.86 | 2.07 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $7,700 | 16.96 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,400 | 24.11 | 2.56 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,300 | 16.02 | 2.20 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $7,700 | 16.96 | 2.20 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $6,800 | 14.63 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 9.15 | 1.63 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,900 | 8.75 | 2.24 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,600 | 8.46 | 1.84 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,500 | 8.41 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.66 | 2.64 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 5.41 | 2.35 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,800 | 6.47 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.30 | 1.78 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.03 | 1.67 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 9.15 | 1.63 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,900 | 8.95 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.66 | 2.64 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,600 | 6.74 | 2.59 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,200 | 5.37 | 2.44 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.91 | 1.94 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 9.70 | 1.86 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.38 | 1.77 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,000 | 8.70 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,800 | 6.98 | 2.49 |
| Adael Amador | COL | $2,200 | 5.38 | 2.44 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,500 | 8.20 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 12.09 | 1.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,600 | 9.77 | 2.12 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,500 | 9.68 | 2.77 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,100 | 9.57 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,500 | 9.68 | 2.77 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,300 | 8.02 | 2.43 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,900 | 8.97 | 2.30 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,700 | 8.16 | 2.20 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 12.42 | 1.94 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,800 | 11.09 | 1.91 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 9.75 | 1.65 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 6.97 | 2.90 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 6.34 | 2.54 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $3,200 | 7.62 | 2.38 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,600 | 7.66 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 13.99 | 2.12 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 11.78 | 1.90 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,300 | 10.80 | 2.04 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $4,500 | 10.57 | 2.35 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,200 | 10.32 | 1.98 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $5,100 | 10.32 | 2.02 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,400 | 9.94 | 2.26 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,100 | 9.92 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,800 | 7.57 | 2.70 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,000 | 7.94 | 2.65 |
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $3,800 | 9.42 | 2.48 |
| Trey Cabbage | HOU | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,600 | 6.42 | 2.47 |
| Corey Julks | CWS | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
| David Dahl | PHI | $3,000 | 7.29 | 2.43 |
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.