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 | $11,000 | 24.26 | 2.21 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,300 | 23.88 | 2.32 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,000 | 22.21 | 2.22 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,800 | 21.84 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,300 | 23.88 | 2.32 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $7,000 | 16.08 | 2.30 |
| Max Scherzer | TOR | $7,000 | 15.94 | 2.28 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $5,500 | 12.38 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 12.14 | 1.87 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,800 | 10.36 | 2.16 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,900 | 8.26 | 2.12 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,400 | 7.88 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 7.84 | 3.13 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,400 | 7.41 | 3.09 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,100 | 5.88 | 2.80 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,400 | 6.68 | 2.78 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 12.14 | 1.87 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,800 | 10.36 | 2.16 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,000 | 9.90 | 2.47 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $4,700 | 9.71 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 7.84 | 3.13 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,400 | 7.41 | 3.09 |
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,100 | 5.88 | 2.80 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 11.74 | 1.96 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 9.15 | 2.18 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,400 | 9.04 | 2.05 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,600 | 8.72 | 3.35 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 6.28 | 2.62 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,200 | 5.26 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 11.05 | 1.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 10.12 | 1.69 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 9.97 | 1.81 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,700 | 9.60 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 6.24 | 2.60 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 7.91 | 2.40 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,600 | 8.06 | 2.24 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,500 | 7.82 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 10.83 | 2.17 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,900 | 9.76 | 1.99 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 9.65 | 1.86 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.59 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $2,500 | 6.25 | 2.50 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,800 | 6.98 | 2.49 |
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.05 | 1.83 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 11.98 | 1.79 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 11.68 | 2.05 |
| Sam Haggerty | TEX | $4,200 | 10.34 | 2.46 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,100 | 10.34 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,400 | 10.28 | 1.61 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,500 | 10.27 | 1.87 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,700 | 9.98 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,500 | 8.19 | 3.28 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,200 | 6.42 | 2.92 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,000 | 8.26 | 2.75 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 7.70 | 2.66 |
| Bryce Johnson | SD | $2,200 | 5.68 | 2.58 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,600 | 9.15 | 2.54 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,600 | 6.57 | 2.53 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,000 | 7.57 | 2.52 |
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.