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 | $11,000 | 27.21 | 2.47 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,300 | 23.48 | 2.28 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,500 | 20.72 | 2.18 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,300 | 19.51 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $7,000 | 18.97 | 2.71 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 27.21 | 2.47 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,300 | 23.48 | 2.28 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $6,300 | 14.24 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.58 | 1.92 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 8.69 | 2.02 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,400 | 8.57 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,500 | 6.04 | 2.41 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,500 | 5.84 | 2.34 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.58 | 1.92 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,000 | 9.55 | 1.91 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.44 | 1.60 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 9.34 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,700 | 6.81 | 2.52 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,000 | 7.51 | 2.50 |
| Abraham Toro | BOS | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 10.76 | 1.99 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 9.13 | 1.90 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,100 | 8.84 | 2.16 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 8.55 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,200 | 7.16 | 3.25 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $3,100 | 6.83 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 11.07 | 1.98 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.52 | 1.72 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 9.63 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,000 | 6.60 | 3.30 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,100 | 7.96 | 2.57 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.87 | 2.45 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,700 | 8.46 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 11.74 | 2.10 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,100 | 9.75 | 1.91 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,000 | 9.40 | 2.35 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 9.32 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,000 | 7.52 | 2.51 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,800 | 6.97 | 2.49 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 9.32 | 2.45 |
| Will Wilson | CLE | $2,100 | 5.00 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.39 | 1.91 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,000 | 11.81 | 1.97 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 11.77 | 2.07 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 10.86 | 1.75 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.58 | 1.76 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,800 | 10.56 | 1.82 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,500 | 10.43 | 2.32 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.21 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,000 | 8.24 | 2.75 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $3,400 | 9.04 | 2.66 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.50 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
| Austin Slater | CWS | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,700 | 9.17 | 2.48 |
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.