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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,600 | 21.35 | 2.22 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,900 | 20.09 | 2.03 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,000 | 19.94 | 2.22 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,000 | 19.76 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,000 | 19.76 | 2.47 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $7,000 | 17.06 | 2.44 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,600 | 21.35 | 2.22 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,000 | 19.94 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.53 | 1.83 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,900 | 8.82 | 2.26 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,100 | 8.02 | 2.59 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,000 | 8.00 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 7.04 | 2.81 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,100 | 8.02 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.90 | 1.80 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.53 | 1.83 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,900 | 8.82 | 2.26 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,400 | 8.52 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 7.04 | 2.81 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,100 | 8.02 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,900 | 9.65 | 1.97 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $4,200 | 8.95 | 2.13 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.86 | 1.67 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,500 | 8.63 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,500 | 7.20 | 2.88 |
| Whit Merrifield | ATL | $3,400 | 8.02 | 2.36 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $4,200 | 8.95 | 2.13 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,400 | 7.04 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 11.16 | 1.92 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,000 | 10.09 | 1.68 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,300 | 9.58 | 2.23 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 9.41 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason McCoy | SD | $2,000 | 6.59 | 3.30 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,100 | 6.26 | 2.98 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.80 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,400 | 6.18 | 2.58 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 10.64 | 1.69 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,200 | 9.66 | 1.86 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,600 | 8.86 | 1.93 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 8.55 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 5.60 | 2.43 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,100 | 6.76 | 2.18 |
| Shay Whitcomb | HOU | $2,600 | 5.68 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $7,000 | 12.78 | 1.83 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 12.20 | 1.88 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.30 | 1.75 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,000 | 10.18 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.14 | 1.84 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,100 | 10.13 | 1.99 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,600 | 9.90 | 2.15 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,000 | 9.75 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $3,300 | 8.95 | 2.71 |
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,800 | 7.12 | 2.54 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,000 | 10.18 | 2.54 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $3,400 | 8.62 | 2.53 |
| Dylan Carlson | TB | $2,900 | 7.19 | 2.48 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,600 | 6.42 | 2.47 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,900 | 7.16 | 2.47 |
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.