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 | $10,300 | 24.96 | 2.42 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,000 | 19.64 | 2.46 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,500 | 19.22 | 2.02 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,600 | 18.90 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,000 | 19.64 | 2.46 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,300 | 24.96 | 2.42 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $6,800 | 15.26 | 2.24 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,300 | 18.50 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 8.93 | 1.54 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,400 | 8.60 | 1.95 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,300 | 8.55 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $3,000 | 8.18 | 2.73 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Austin Wynns | CIN | $2,600 | 6.18 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 10.85 | 1.90 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.31 | 1.66 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,800 | 9.30 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $3,000 | 8.18 | 2.73 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $3,300 | 8.62 | 2.61 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,800 | 9.30 | 2.45 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 10.21 | 1.93 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,200 | 9.89 | 2.35 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 9.27 | 2.73 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 9.25 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,300 | 9.20 | 2.79 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 9.27 | 2.73 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,200 | 9.89 | 2.35 |
| Leo Jimenez | TOR | $3,200 | 7.13 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 11.23 | 1.78 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 10.76 | 1.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 10.39 | 2.00 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,200 | 9.78 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,300 | 6.96 | 3.03 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,100 | 8.43 | 2.06 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,200 | 11.21 | 1.81 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 10.18 | 1.57 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,100 | 9.63 | 1.89 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,300 | 8.98 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,200 | 8.68 | 2.71 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,600 | 6.09 | 2.34 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,300 | 8.98 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $5,000 | 11.29 | 2.26 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $3,000 | 11.07 | 3.69 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $6,000 | 10.79 | 1.80 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.71 | 1.67 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,500 | 10.53 | 2.34 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,000 | 10.49 | 2.10 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.33 | 1.84 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,900 | 10.28 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $3,000 | 11.07 | 3.69 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,500 | 7.51 | 3.00 |
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,800 | 8.01 | 2.86 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,500 | 7.08 | 2.83 |
| Austin Slater | CIN | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $3,200 | 8.29 | 2.59 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,500 | 6.40 | 2.56 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.52 |
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.