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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | LAD | $11,600 | 25.91 | 2.23 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,300 | 23.03 | 2.77 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,500 | 22.49 | 2.37 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 21.76 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $6,900 | 19.71 | 2.86 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,300 | 23.03 | 2.77 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $7,400 | 18.46 | 2.49 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $7,800 | 18.81 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 8.95 | 2.03 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 8.95 | 1.99 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,300 | 8.45 | 2.56 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $7,000 | 7.70 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,000 | 5.68 | 2.84 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.63 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,300 | 8.45 | 2.56 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,100 | 9.80 | 1.92 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,900 | 9.02 | 2.31 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 8.95 | 2.03 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 8.95 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,000 | 5.68 | 2.84 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,500 | 6.73 | 2.69 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.63 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,300 | 8.45 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.32 | 1.88 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,600 | 9.47 | 2.06 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,400 | 8.93 | 2.03 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $6,800 | 8.24 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,000 | 6.06 | 3.03 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,800 | 8.23 | 2.94 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,800 | 7.05 | 2.52 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 10.67 | 1.98 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.88 | 1.67 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 9.73 | 2.43 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 9.63 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,400 | 6.74 | 2.81 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 9.73 | 2.43 |
| Jake Amaya | CWS | $2,000 | 4.42 | 2.21 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 6.31 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 11.67 | 2.01 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 8.84 | 2.27 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,300 | 8.54 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 6.46 | 2.81 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,000 | 5.25 | 2.63 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,300 | 8.54 | 2.59 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 8.84 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 11.87 | 1.95 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,200 | 10.54 | 2.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.36 | 1.73 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,300 | 10.30 | 2.39 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,600 | 10.21 | 2.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.10 | 1.77 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,900 | 10.02 | 2.57 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,800 | 9.99 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | TEX | $2,000 | 6.09 | 3.05 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,000 | 5.93 | 2.97 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,500 | 9.89 | 2.82 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,100 | 8.39 | 2.71 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,500 | 6.73 | 2.69 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,200 | 8.59 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 6.27 | 2.61 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,900 | 10.02 | 2.57 |
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.