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 | $10,500 | 23.92 | 2.28 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $8,500 | 21.11 | 2.48 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $8,500 | 19.56 | 2.30 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,500 | 19.21 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,500 | 19.21 | 2.56 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $8,500 | 21.11 | 2.48 |
| Colin Rea | MIL | $6,900 | 16.16 | 2.34 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $7,800 | 18.12 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 9.29 | 1.82 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 8.54 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 6.73 | 2.69 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 5.38 | 2.69 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,000 | 7.84 | 2.61 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 8.54 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 10.69 | 1.84 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
| Juan Yepez | WSH | $3,400 | 9.56 | 2.81 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 9.29 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Yepez | WSH | $3,400 | 9.56 | 2.81 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 6.73 | 2.69 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 5.38 | 2.69 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,000 | 7.84 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 10.69 | 1.91 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,700 | 9.80 | 2.65 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,900 | 8.92 | 1.82 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.58 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,300 | 6.22 | 2.71 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,700 | 9.80 | 2.65 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,400 | 8.06 | 2.37 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $4,000 | 8.27 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 12.57 | 1.96 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,100 | 10.66 | 2.09 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 10.59 | 1.71 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.28 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,500 | 5.98 | 2.39 |
| Ryan Kreidler | DET | $2,000 | 4.51 | 2.25 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,100 | 10.66 | 2.09 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 5.98 | 2.06 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,100 | 10.18 | 1.67 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $4,500 | 8.88 | 1.97 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.69 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,800 | 6.09 | 2.17 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,200 | 6.68 | 2.09 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $4,500 | 8.88 | 1.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 11.34 | 1.86 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.62 | 1.63 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,800 | 10.59 | 1.83 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,900 | 10.20 | 1.73 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,700 | 10.07 | 2.14 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,800 | 9.83 | 2.05 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,200 | 9.77 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,200 | 9.73 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,300 | 6.88 | 2.99 |
| Harold Ramirez | WSH | $3,000 | 8.56 | 2.85 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,200 | 6.15 | 2.80 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,100 | 8.68 | 2.80 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,900 | 7.72 | 2.66 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $3,000 | 7.67 | 2.56 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.51 |
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.