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 | $9,800 | 25.82 | 2.63 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,300 | 23.14 | 2.49 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,200 | 21.59 | 2.12 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,800 | 21.09 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,800 | 25.82 | 2.63 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,300 | 23.14 | 2.49 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,600 | 18.63 | 2.17 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,800 | 21.09 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.94 | 2.21 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,800 | 8.99 | 1.87 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $4,300 | 8.90 | 2.07 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,800 | 8.84 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.95 | 2.74 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,100 | 8.27 | 2.67 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 11.26 | 1.88 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,700 | 10.09 | 1.77 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.94 | 2.21 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,800 | 9.58 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.95 | 2.74 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,100 | 8.27 | 2.67 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
| Juan Yepez | WSH | $2,400 | 6.04 | 2.52 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,500 | 10.79 | 2.40 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 10.13 | 1.95 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 9.38 | 1.96 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Jimenez | TOR | $2,100 | 6.10 | 2.91 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 8.30 | 2.44 |
| Jamie Westbrook | BOS | $2,300 | 5.61 | 2.44 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,500 | 10.79 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 11.94 | 1.96 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.57 | 1.84 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 11.29 | 1.76 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,500 | 10.87 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,100 | 7.12 | 3.39 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,300 | 6.97 | 3.03 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,800 | 6.51 | 2.32 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $3,000 | 6.50 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 9.90 | 1.57 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,100 | 9.87 | 1.62 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,800 | 9.45 | 2.49 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,300 | 9.07 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,000 | 5.48 | 2.74 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,700 | 7.31 | 2.71 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,200 | 5.57 | 2.53 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,800 | 9.45 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.51 | 1.74 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 11.48 | 2.05 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,800 | 11.03 | 1.90 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $5,100 | 10.64 | 2.09 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,700 | 10.60 | 2.26 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,100 | 10.35 | 2.03 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,800 | 10.31 | 3.68 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,100 | 10.26 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,800 | 10.31 | 3.68 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,400 | 7.63 | 3.18 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,200 | 6.76 | 3.07 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,300 | 6.88 | 2.99 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,800 | 7.83 | 2.80 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
| Daz Cameron | OAK | $2,600 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $3,000 | 8.22 | 2.74 |
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.