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 | $9,000 | 24.92 | 2.77 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 24.48 | 2.45 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $11,400 | 23.41 | 2.05 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,300 | 23.39 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,000 | 24.92 | 2.77 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $6,200 | 16.90 | 2.73 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,200 | 19.51 | 2.71 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,300 | 21.19 | 2.55 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,200 | 8.74 | 2.08 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 8.47 | 2.12 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,600 | 8.12 | 2.26 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,700 | 7.96 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,000 | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,700 | 7.96 | 2.95 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,100 | 5.81 | 2.77 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,200 | 9.68 | 1.86 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,200 | 9.38 | 2.93 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,800 | 9.18 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,300 | 7.16 | 3.11 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,000 | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,700 | 7.96 | 2.95 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,200 | 9.38 | 2.93 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $9,000 | 11.70 | 1.30 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 10.28 | 1.84 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 9.13 | 2.69 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 8.68 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | CWS | $2,100 | 7.15 | 3.40 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,100 | 6.26 | 2.98 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,400 | 6.72 | 2.80 |
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $2,100 | 5.75 | 2.74 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $10,000 | 11.63 | 1.16 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 10.46 | 1.90 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,000 | 10.04 | 2.01 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.58 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,000 | 5.11 | 2.55 |
| Nicky Lopez | LAA | $2,400 | 5.84 | 2.43 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,600 | 5.96 | 2.29 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,200 | 6.94 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 10.56 | 1.79 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 8.95 | 2.29 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 8.75 | 1.95 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,800 | 8.55 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,600 | 7.54 | 2.90 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,700 | 6.38 | 2.36 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 8.95 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 12.38 | 1.97 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,300 | 10.96 | 2.07 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,200 | 10.84 | 1.75 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.72 | 1.70 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $7,400 | 10.21 | 1.38 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $4,400 | 9.93 | 2.26 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 9.90 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Stuart Fairchild | ATL | $2,000 | 6.40 | 3.20 |
| Gavin Sheets | SD | $2,200 | 6.92 | 3.15 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,500 | 7.57 | 3.03 |
| Travis Jankowski | CWS | $2,000 | 5.96 | 2.98 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,600 | 7.71 | 2.97 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,200 | 6.52 | 2.96 |
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.