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 | $11,200 | 53.20 | 4.75 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,600 | 42.69 | 4.03 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,000 | 35.38 | 3.54 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,400 | 35.36 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,200 | 53.20 | 4.75 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,400 | 30.81 | 4.16 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,600 | 42.69 | 4.03 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $9,000 | 34.63 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 13.81 | 3.37 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.69 | 4.03 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,000 | 10.98 | 3.66 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,500 | 10.69 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.69 | 4.03 |
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.97 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $2,700 | 10.62 | 3.93 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,500 | 9.66 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.20 | 3.29 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 8.79 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.20 | 3.29 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,400 | 7.61 | 3.17 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.73 | 3.71 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.12 | 3.98 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 13.09 | 3.54 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.08 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.12 | 3.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.73 | 3.71 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 9.98 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 11.65 | 3.53 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,300 | 9.92 | 3.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.92 | 3.54 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,800 | 9.76 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 8.67 | 3.61 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.92 | 3.54 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 11.65 | 3.53 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,800 | 9.76 | 3.48 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.29 | 4.25 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 13.90 | 3.56 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,400 | 13.03 | 3.83 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 12.93 | 2.94 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 12.80 | 3.56 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,200 | 12.78 | 3.99 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $4,300 | 12.64 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.29 | 4.25 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,200 | 12.78 | 3.99 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,700 | 10.56 | 3.91 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,400 | 13.03 | 3.83 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,800 | 10.64 | 3.80 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.79 |
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.