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 | $9,800 | 21.94 | 2.24 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,800 | 20.38 | 2.32 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $7,400 | 18.31 | 2.47 |
| David Festa | MIN | $8,600 | 17.82 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $7,400 | 18.31 | 2.47 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,800 | 20.38 | 2.32 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,800 | 21.94 | 2.24 |
| David Festa | MIN | $8,600 | 17.82 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,300 | 8.85 | 2.06 |
| David Fry | CLE | $3,600 | 8.61 | 2.39 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,900 | 8.39 | 2.15 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,400 | 8.38 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,700 | 7.08 | 2.62 |
| David Fry | CLE | $3,600 | 8.61 | 2.39 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $3,000 | 7.12 | 2.37 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,600 | 6.05 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,500 | 9.49 | 2.11 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $3,900 | 9.41 | 2.41 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,300 | 9.28 | 1.75 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,400 | 9.27 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,700 | 7.08 | 2.62 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $3,000 | 7.84 | 2.61 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.61 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,200 | 5.67 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $3,100 | 8.55 | 2.76 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,300 | 8.54 | 1.99 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,100 | 8.24 | 2.01 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,400 | 7.68 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $3,100 | 8.55 | 2.76 |
| Brandon Drury | LAA | $2,600 | 6.23 | 2.40 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,600 | 7.66 | 2.13 |
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,400 | 4.95 | 2.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.72 | 1.91 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.63 | 1.71 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 10.56 | 1.60 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,400 | 10.51 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 7.62 | 2.93 |
| Jake Amaya | CWS | $2,100 | 5.70 | 2.71 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.64 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 10.22 | 2.62 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.09 | 1.63 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 9.89 | 1.90 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,600 | 9.25 | 2.01 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 8.73 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,600 | 7.44 | 2.86 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.39 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $3,200 | 6.93 | 2.17 |
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $2,900 | 5.95 | 2.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 10.75 | 1.56 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 10.62 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.51 | 1.75 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,600 | 10.18 | 2.21 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,600 | 10.10 | 2.80 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,100 | 9.97 | 1.63 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,800 | 9.96 | 2.08 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,600 | 9.93 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $3,000 | 8.80 | 2.93 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,600 | 10.10 | 2.80 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,900 | 7.72 | 2.66 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,500 | 8.97 | 2.56 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,300 | 8.08 | 2.45 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,400 | 8.19 | 2.41 |
| Corey Julks | CWS | $2,900 | 6.97 | 2.40 |
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.