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 | $9,100 | 25.01 | 2.75 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,000 | 24.88 | 2.49 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,200 | 22.97 | 2.50 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,800 | 21.66 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,100 | 25.01 | 2.75 |
| Luis Severino | NYM | $6,500 | 17.78 | 2.73 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,200 | 22.97 | 2.50 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,000 | 24.88 | 2.49 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 9.38 | 1.84 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 8.66 | 1.57 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $7,400 | 8.65 | 1.17 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,900 | 8.46 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,700 | 8.19 | 3.03 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 6.20 | 2.48 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,300 | 7.91 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,100 | 10.49 | 2.06 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 9.88 | 1.70 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 9.38 | 1.84 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,900 | 9.11 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,700 | 8.19 | 3.03 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,400 | 8.52 | 2.51 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 6.20 | 2.48 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 10.08 | 1.90 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,800 | 9.88 | 2.60 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.67 | 1.90 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,000 | 9.62 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,800 | 9.88 | 2.60 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,000 | 9.62 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,800 | 12.11 | 1.78 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 11.92 | 1.86 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,500 | 11.37 | 1.75 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,400 | 11.00 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,400 | 5.92 | 2.47 |
| Ryan Kreidler | DET | $2,200 | 4.95 | 2.25 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 5.69 | 2.19 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,000 | 8.15 | 2.04 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 10.77 | 1.71 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,100 | 9.73 | 1.91 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 9.64 | 1.61 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,200 | 9.17 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $2,000 | 7.66 | 3.83 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,000 | 6.66 | 3.33 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 6.48 | 2.82 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,300 | 6.36 | 2.77 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.24 | 1.70 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,400 | 11.18 | 2.07 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,700 | 10.62 | 1.86 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $5,200 | 10.48 | 2.02 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,000 | 10.42 | 2.08 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $7,000 | 10.39 | 1.48 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $5,000 | 10.28 | 2.06 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,800 | 10.18 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,600 | 8.16 | 3.14 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.99 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,000 | 5.39 | 2.69 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.67 |
| Dylan Carlson | STL | $2,400 | 6.34 | 2.64 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,300 | 8.63 | 2.62 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
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.