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 | $9,700 | 23.52 | 2.43 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $9,000 | 20.21 | 2.25 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $8,800 | 17.50 | 1.99 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,200 | 16.92 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,700 | 23.52 | 2.43 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $5,000 | 11.45 | 2.29 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $9,000 | 20.21 | 2.25 |
| Colin Rea | CHC | $6,300 | 13.51 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 9.70 | 2.16 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,800 | 8.16 | 2.15 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,500 | 7.74 | 1.72 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,000 | 7.29 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,400 | 6.68 | 2.78 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,100 | 5.66 | 2.69 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,700 | 6.70 | 2.48 |
| Tucker Barnhart | TEX | $2,000 | 4.81 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 9.79 | 1.78 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 9.70 | 2.16 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 9.40 | 1.71 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,800 | 9.08 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,400 | 6.68 | 2.78 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,100 | 5.66 | 2.69 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,700 | 6.70 | 2.48 |
| Ty France | MIN | $3,100 | 7.65 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,800 | 9.57 | 1.99 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,600 | 9.44 | 2.05 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,700 | 9.34 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 7.66 | 2.47 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,700 | 6.63 | 2.46 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,300 | 5.14 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,000 | 10.40 | 2.08 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 10.37 | 1.82 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.34 | 1.72 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,400 | 10.23 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Barrero | STL | $2,000 | 5.60 | 2.80 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,200 | 8.94 | 2.79 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,600 | 6.41 | 2.47 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 5.82 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,700 | 9.72 | 2.07 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $4,000 | 8.79 | 2.20 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,600 | 8.53 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,600 | 6.23 | 2.40 |
| Will Wilson | CLE | $2,100 | 5.02 | 2.39 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,600 | 8.53 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 11.24 | 1.84 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,300 | 10.93 | 2.06 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,800 | 10.59 | 1.83 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.29 | 1.63 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,400 | 10.14 | 1.88 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,600 | 9.95 | 2.16 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,200 | 9.92 | 1.91 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,300 | 9.87 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,200 | 6.52 | 2.96 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 6.73 | 2.80 |
| Travis Jankowski | TB | $2,000 | 5.47 | 2.73 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.68 |
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,500 | 6.42 | 2.57 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,800 | 7.21 | 2.57 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,000 | 7.57 | 2.52 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $3,000 | 7.52 | 2.51 |
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.