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 | $10,400 | 40.28 | 3.87 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $10,000 | 37.25 | 3.73 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,600 | 31.84 | 3.32 |
| Justin Verlander | SF | $7,900 | 31.76 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | SF | $7,900 | 31.76 | 4.02 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,400 | 40.28 | 3.87 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $10,000 | 37.25 | 3.73 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,700 | 31.75 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,300 | 13.12 | 3.05 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.58 | 3.31 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
| Jose Trevino | CIN | $2,300 | 9.29 | 4.04 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 12.15 | 3.57 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,600 | 10.61 | 4.08 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,600 | 10.22 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,600 | 10.61 | 4.08 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,600 | 10.22 | 3.93 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 12.15 | 3.57 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 13.45 | 4.20 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 13.39 | 3.43 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.37 | 3.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.28 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,500 | 11.70 | 4.68 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,600 | 11.03 | 4.24 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 13.45 | 4.20 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,200 | 8.97 | 4.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,800 | 13.20 | 3.47 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 13.07 | 3.84 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 11.82 | 3.28 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,300 | 11.47 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.21 | 3.87 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 13.07 | 3.84 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,200 | 7.97 | 3.62 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 14.81 | 3.37 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,500 | 14.03 | 4.01 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,500 | 13.69 | 3.04 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,700 | 13.37 | 3.61 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 13.19 | 4.00 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,600 | 12.94 | 3.59 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 12.88 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.36 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.27 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,300 | 9.58 | 4.17 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,300 | 9.57 | 4.16 |
| Anthony Santander | TOR | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,100 | 12.53 | 4.04 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $2,900 | 11.68 | 4.03 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,300 | 9.24 | 4.02 |
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.