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 | 25.17 | 2.40 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,200 | 23.44 | 2.55 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,000 | 23.32 | 2.33 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,800 | 21.59 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,200 | 23.44 | 2.55 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 25.17 | 2.40 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,000 | 23.32 | 2.33 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.53 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 10.64 | 1.83 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,000 | 9.66 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $4,100 | 8.65 | 2.11 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,400 | 8.61 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.18 | 2.57 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,300 | 5.75 | 2.50 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.02 | 2.42 |
| Austin Wynns | CIN | $2,500 | 5.97 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,000 | 11.11 | 2.22 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 10.64 | 1.83 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,000 | 9.66 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Yepez | WSH | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.18 | 2.57 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,300 | 5.75 | 2.50 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.02 | 2.42 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 10.20 | 1.93 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,300 | 9.74 | 2.26 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,600 | 9.42 | 2.05 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,100 | 9.27 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,100 | 8.43 | 2.72 |
| Brandon Drury | LAA | $3,100 | 7.17 | 2.31 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,300 | 9.74 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 11.84 | 1.88 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $10,000 | 11.63 | 1.16 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,400 | 11.10 | 1.73 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 10.91 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,300 | 6.75 | 2.93 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,400 | 6.36 | 2.65 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,700 | 6.34 | 2.35 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,500 | 5.53 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,000 | 9.92 | 1.10 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 9.25 | 1.42 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 9.20 | 1.74 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,700 | 9.12 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 7.85 | 3.14 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,500 | 7.28 | 2.91 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.80 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,400 | 6.09 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,900 | 10.85 | 2.21 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,800 | 10.81 | 1.10 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,100 | 10.55 | 2.07 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 10.36 | 1.85 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $8,800 | 10.27 | 1.17 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,400 | 10.24 | 2.33 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,000 | 10.14 | 2.53 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,200 | 9.98 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,600 | 7.79 | 3.00 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $2,500 | 7.17 | 2.87 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $3,200 | 9.01 | 2.82 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,900 | 7.79 | 2.69 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,200 | 5.78 | 2.63 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,000 | 5.24 | 2.62 |
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.