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 | $10,000 | 21.55 | 2.15 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 20.51 | 2.28 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,300 | 19.25 | 2.07 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,300 | 18.53 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Povich | BAL | $5,500 | 13.64 | 2.48 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $7,200 | 16.67 | 2.32 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 20.51 | 2.28 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $6,300 | 14.38 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,500 | 9.88 | 1.80 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 9.07 | 1.81 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,100 | 8.20 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 6.29 | 2.86 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,000 | 5.20 | 2.60 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,400 | 6.09 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,500 | 10.48 | 2.33 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,500 | 9.88 | 1.80 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 9.33 | 1.55 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 6.29 | 2.86 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,200 | 5.81 | 2.64 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,000 | 5.20 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,300 | 9.74 | 2.26 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,300 | 8.50 | 1.98 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,900 | 8.11 | 2.08 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,500 | 8.06 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,000 | 5.61 | 2.80 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,300 | 5.45 | 2.37 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,100 | 7.07 | 2.28 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,300 | 9.74 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 9.92 | 1.60 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,800 | 9.71 | 1.67 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.60 | 1.63 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,900 | 9.52 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,000 | 9.03 | 2.26 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,700 | 8.31 | 2.25 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,900 | 8.63 | 2.21 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,600 | 7.88 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 11.20 | 1.93 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 10.52 | 2.02 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,600 | 9.17 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.40 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,700 | 8.62 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.16 | 1.84 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,400 | 11.54 | 2.14 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,700 | 10.66 | 1.87 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.51 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,500 | 10.14 | 1.56 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,100 | 10.10 | 2.46 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,000 | 10.09 | 1.68 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,900 | 10.06 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,200 | 5.99 | 2.72 |
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.60 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $3,100 | 8.03 | 2.59 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,100 | 10.10 | 2.46 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,900 | 7.00 | 2.41 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,500 | 8.15 | 2.33 |
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.