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 | $10,800 | 42.58 | 3.94 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 40.22 | 3.76 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,000 | 37.73 | 4.19 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,900 | 34.87 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,000 | 37.73 | 4.19 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,800 | 42.58 | 3.94 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 40.22 | 3.76 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,400 | 31.01 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,700 | 14.58 | 3.10 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,200 | 12.07 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,500 | 11.27 | 4.51 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,300 | 10.04 | 4.36 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,400 | 10.39 | 4.33 |
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,400 | 10.03 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 16.37 | 4.31 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.65 | 3.83 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.17 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 16.37 | 4.31 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.65 | 3.83 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 10.03 | 3.46 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,400 | 15.69 | 3.57 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.70 | 3.87 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.70 | 4.03 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 13.15 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,200 | 9.15 | 4.16 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 13.15 | 4.11 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.04 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.70 | 4.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.54 | 4.04 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 14.40 | 4.24 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.62 | 3.58 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.81 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 14.40 | 4.24 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.54 | 4.04 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 12.59 | 3.93 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 10.19 | 3.92 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 16.38 | 3.99 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,500 | 15.11 | 4.32 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 15.02 | 3.66 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 14.98 | 3.06 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 14.47 | 3.01 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 14.11 | 3.71 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,200 | 13.83 | 3.29 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,600 | 13.74 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,800 | 12.56 | 4.49 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,900 | 12.91 | 4.45 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,500 | 15.11 | 4.32 |
| Daniel Johnson | SF | $2,200 | 9.21 | 4.19 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 12.68 | 4.09 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,600 | 10.43 | 4.01 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 16.38 | 3.99 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,900 | 11.54 | 3.98 |
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.