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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 24.82 | 2.26 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,700 | 21.60 | 2.23 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,500 | 20.18 | 2.12 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,800 | 20.12 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $6,900 | 16.30 | 2.36 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 24.82 | 2.26 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,700 | 21.60 | 2.23 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,500 | 20.18 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,500 | 10.72 | 2.38 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 9.88 | 2.25 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.25 | 1.78 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,000 | 8.70 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 7.49 | 2.88 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.83 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,300 | 6.48 | 2.82 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,500 | 10.72 | 2.38 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 9.88 | 2.25 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,900 | 9.67 | 1.97 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,500 | 9.49 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,000 | 6.67 | 3.34 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 7.82 | 3.13 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,800 | 8.36 | 2.98 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 7.49 | 2.88 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 9.79 | 1.78 |
| Whit Merrifield | ATL | $3,500 | 8.79 | 2.51 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,100 | 8.65 | 2.11 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,300 | 8.61 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,700 | 8.31 | 3.08 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,300 | 8.61 | 2.61 |
| Whit Merrifield | ATL | $3,500 | 8.79 | 2.51 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,500 | 6.12 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 11.72 | 1.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 11.63 | 2.11 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.68 | 1.72 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,100 | 10.23 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,300 | 8.56 | 3.72 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,000 | 6.24 | 3.12 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 8.35 | 2.53 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 9.80 | 1.56 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 9.72 | 1.83 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.34 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 6.80 | 2.95 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,100 | 8.17 | 2.63 |
| Jace Jung | DET | $2,500 | 6.06 | 2.42 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,900 | 6.98 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $7,200 | 12.89 | 1.79 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,000 | 12.04 | 2.01 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 11.79 | 1.81 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,600 | 10.90 | 2.37 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,800 | 10.64 | 2.80 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,100 | 10.63 | 2.59 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.58 | 1.76 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,500 | 10.50 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.21 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 9.11 | 3.04 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,700 | 7.88 | 2.92 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,100 | 6.11 | 2.91 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,000 | 8.56 | 2.85 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $3,500 | 9.92 | 2.84 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,800 | 10.64 | 2.80 |
| Ramon Laureano | ATL | $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.