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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $12,400 | 24.67 | 1.99 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 23.30 | 2.12 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,200 | 20.62 | 2.24 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,600 | 19.70 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowden Francis | TOR | $5,700 | 13.48 | 2.37 |
| Tomoyuki Sugano | BAL | $6,500 | 14.83 | 2.28 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,200 | 16.15 | 2.24 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,200 | 20.62 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $7,000 | 9.01 | 1.29 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $4,000 | 8.53 | 2.13 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,400 | 8.19 | 3.41 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,200 | 7.98 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,400 | 8.19 | 3.41 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 6.90 | 3.29 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,400 | 6.00 | 2.50 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,700 | 6.73 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $9,800 | 10.80 | 1.10 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,400 | 9.45 | 2.78 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,400 | 9.42 | 2.14 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,900 | 9.03 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,400 | 8.19 | 3.41 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 6.90 | 3.29 |
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,500 | 7.49 | 2.99 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,800 | 7.88 | 2.81 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 12.28 | 2.16 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,200 | 9.63 | 2.29 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $9,200 | 9.57 | 1.04 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 8.18 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 8.18 | 2.73 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,300 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,200 | 9.63 | 2.29 |
| Scott Kingery | LAA | $2,500 | 5.67 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $10,400 | 11.93 | 1.15 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.10 | 1.79 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,400 | 10.50 | 1.94 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.30 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,500 | 8.89 | 2.54 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.30 | 2.29 |
| Ryan Ritter | COL | $3,000 | 6.84 | 2.28 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.48 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 11.28 | 2.01 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $8,400 | 10.86 | 1.29 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,200 | 10.10 | 1.10 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,700 | 9.82 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.52 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,800 | 6.56 | 2.34 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 9.10 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 12.32 | 2.05 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,400 | 11.60 | 2.64 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,600 | 11.38 | 2.03 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,200 | 11.28 | 1.11 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 10.91 | 1.85 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.53 | 1.67 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $10,200 | 10.19 | 1.00 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,400 | 10.15 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,100 | 6.66 | 3.17 |
| Daniel Johnson | SF | $2,300 | 7.22 | 3.14 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,200 | 6.83 | 3.10 |
| Jacob Melton | HOU | $2,100 | 6.51 | 3.10 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 8.37 | 2.99 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,100 | 8.84 | 2.85 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.83 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,400 | 9.63 | 2.83 |
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.