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 | $9,500 | 27.20 | 2.86 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,000 | 26.18 | 2.91 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 23.66 | 2.19 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,200 | 22.91 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $9,000 | 26.18 | 2.91 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,500 | 27.20 | 2.86 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,200 | 22.91 | 2.49 |
| Luis Severino | ATH | $6,800 | 16.33 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 9.65 | 2.24 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $5,100 | 8.93 | 1.75 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,400 | 8.36 | 1.90 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,700 | 8.02 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 6.78 | 2.61 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,000 | 5.00 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,100 | 10.79 | 2.12 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,600 | 10.20 | 1.82 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,200 | 10.18 | 1.96 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 9.65 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,000 | 6.11 | 3.06 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
| Eric Wagaman | MIA | $3,100 | 8.21 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,300 | 10.97 | 2.07 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,000 | 9.36 | 1.87 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,100 | 9.00 | 2.20 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,600 | 8.50 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,500 | 7.95 | 3.18 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,500 | 6.86 | 2.75 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $3,100 | 8.11 | 2.61 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,300 | 5.78 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 10.69 | 1.88 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.67 | 1.81 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 9.97 | 2.17 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,300 | 9.62 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,300 | 9.62 | 2.24 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 9.97 | 2.17 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,900 | 8.29 | 2.12 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 10.10 | 1.94 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.75 | 1.74 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.11 | 1.86 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,400 | 9.01 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,700 | 6.01 | 2.22 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,100 | 4.52 | 2.15 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,900 | 8.28 | 2.12 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,800 | 5.90 | 2.11 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.61 | 1.97 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 11.41 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,200 | 10.93 | 1.76 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.93 | 1.82 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,600 | 10.92 | 1.95 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 10.88 | 1.73 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,800 | 10.82 | 1.87 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,000 | 10.27 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,700 | 9.01 | 3.34 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | SD | $2,200 | 6.52 | 2.96 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,600 | 7.57 | 2.91 |
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,600 | 7.48 | 2.88 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 6.70 | 2.79 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Alan Roden | TOR | $2,500 | 6.38 | 2.55 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,500 | 6.36 | 2.54 |
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.