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 | $9,600 | 22.57 | 2.35 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,800 | 22.13 | 2.51 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,500 | 21.51 | 2.53 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,100 | 19.86 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,500 | 21.51 | 2.53 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,800 | 22.13 | 2.51 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,100 | 19.86 | 2.45 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,600 | 22.57 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.89 | 1.89 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 7.21 | 2.25 |
| James McCann | BAL | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,500 | 6.60 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | BAL | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 7.21 | 2.25 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 6.45 | 2.01 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.89 | 1.89 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.89 | 1.89 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $3,800 | 8.41 | 2.21 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 8.30 | 1.66 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,100 | 8.23 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SD | $2,400 | 6.40 | 2.67 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
| James McCann | BAL | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 7.21 | 2.25 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 9.15 | 2.29 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.00 | 1.77 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $3,900 | 8.25 | 2.12 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,600 | 8.18 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 9.15 | 2.29 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,600 | 8.18 | 2.27 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $3,900 | 8.25 | 2.12 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,500 | 6.40 | 1.83 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.98 | 1.96 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.31 | 1.66 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,000 | 9.54 | 1.59 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,500 | 8.98 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,200 | 6.44 | 2.01 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,500 | 8.98 | 2.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.98 | 1.96 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,900 | 7.37 | 1.89 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 8.78 | 1.63 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,700 | 8.04 | 1.71 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,400 | 7.68 | 2.26 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,400 | 7.47 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,400 | 7.68 | 2.26 |
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $2,900 | 6.11 | 2.11 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,200 | 6.51 | 2.03 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,700 | 8.04 | 1.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 9.36 | 1.61 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 9.34 | 1.64 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,500 | 9.19 | 1.67 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,500 | 9.08 | 2.59 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.08 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $4,100 | 8.64 | 2.11 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,400 | 8.44 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,500 | 9.08 | 2.59 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,700 | 6.98 | 2.58 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $3,300 | 7.33 | 2.22 |
| Ramon Laureano | ATL | $3,400 | 7.24 | 2.13 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $4,100 | 8.64 | 2.11 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.08 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,800 | 5.71 | 2.04 |
| MJ Melendez | KC | $3,000 | 6.06 | 2.02 |
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.