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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $13,000 | 31.72 | 2.44 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,800 | 23.63 | 2.41 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,000 | 19.37 | 1.94 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,200 | 19.36 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $13,000 | 31.72 | 2.44 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,800 | 23.63 | 2.41 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $8,200 | 18.77 | 2.29 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,500 | 16.17 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,400 | 8.36 | 1.90 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,900 | 7.86 | 2.02 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,200 | 7.65 | 1.82 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,400 | 7.53 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,400 | 6.08 | 2.53 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 6.29 | 2.33 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 5.68 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 10.21 | 1.93 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,000 | 9.01 | 2.25 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,100 | 8.46 | 2.06 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,400 | 8.36 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,400 | 6.08 | 2.53 |
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,900 | 7.29 | 2.51 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 6.65 | 2.37 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 8.89 | 2.96 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 8.74 | 2.13 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $8,400 | 7.67 | 0.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 8.89 | 2.96 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,600 | 5.80 | 2.23 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 8.74 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,800 | 10.50 | 1.81 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,600 | 10.26 | 2.23 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.04 | 1.83 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,700 | 9.80 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,600 | 8.82 | 2.45 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.81 | 2.42 |
| Ryan Ritter | COL | $3,000 | 6.79 | 2.26 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,600 | 10.26 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 9.04 | 2.01 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $5,600 | 7.79 | 1.39 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,800 | 7.57 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,600 | 7.37 | 2.84 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,900 | 6.61 | 2.28 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $3,100 | 6.64 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 11.53 | 2.06 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,700 | 10.48 | 1.84 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,500 | 10.28 | 1.87 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,800 | 10.04 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 9.82 | 1.56 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $5,000 | 9.77 | 1.95 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,300 | 9.70 | 2.26 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,300 | 9.62 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,800 | 9.03 | 3.22 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,700 | 6.85 | 2.54 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,400 | 5.80 | 2.42 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,800 | 9.14 | 2.41 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,400 | 8.00 | 2.35 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,000 | 6.99 | 2.33 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 5.80 | 2.32 |
| Austin Slater | CWS | $2,800 | 6.50 | 2.32 |
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.