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 | $12,600 | 25.83 | 2.05 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,000 | 23.13 | 2.31 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,700 | 21.91 | 2.05 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,000 | 19.92 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,000 | 23.13 | 2.31 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,000 | 19.92 | 2.21 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $7,800 | 17.05 | 2.19 |
| Trevor Williams | WSH | $5,700 | 12.44 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,200 | 9.83 | 1.89 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,100 | 9.54 | 2.33 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $8,400 | 9.35 | 1.11 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 8.89 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.61 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.29 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 9.83 | 1.89 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,200 | 9.83 | 1.89 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,800 | 9.74 | 2.03 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,100 | 9.54 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Toglia | COL | $2,900 | 8.57 | 2.95 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,400 | 10.27 | 2.33 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.01 | 1.82 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 8.48 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kingery | LAA | $2,100 | 5.54 | 2.64 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 8.48 | 2.42 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,100 | 7.37 | 2.38 |
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,800 | 11.56 | 1.18 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,700 | 10.74 | 2.29 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 10.63 | 1.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 10.20 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,900 | 9.15 | 2.35 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.33 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,700 | 10.74 | 2.29 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,500 | 8.02 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 10.39 | 1.82 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,300 | 10.35 | 2.41 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.87 | 1.93 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,300 | 9.62 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady House | WSH | $3,000 | 8.39 | 2.80 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,300 | 10.35 | 2.41 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $2,900 | 6.95 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.72 | 1.78 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.26 | 1.76 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $9,400 | 10.65 | 1.13 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,600 | 10.47 | 1.87 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,900 | 10.26 | 2.09 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,900 | 10.19 | 2.08 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,800 | 10.06 | 1.73 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,500 | 9.81 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,100 | 9.67 | 3.12 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,200 | 6.14 | 2.79 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,700 | 7.40 | 2.74 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.71 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Bryce Johnson | SD | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,800 | 7.39 | 2.64 |
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.