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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $12,000 | 26.74 | 2.23 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 22.95 | 2.30 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,300 | 21.30 | 2.07 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 21.01 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 22.95 | 2.30 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $12,000 | 26.74 | 2.23 |
| Andre Pallante | STL | $6,200 | 13.72 | 2.21 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 20.87 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 10.54 | 2.07 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.45 | 1.69 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,800 | 8.95 | 2.36 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 8.76 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 6.38 | 2.90 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,900 | 7.33 | 2.53 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,900 | 7.16 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 10.54 | 2.07 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.45 | 1.69 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,500 | 9.97 | 2.22 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,900 | 9.78 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 6.38 | 2.90 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,900 | 7.33 | 2.53 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 8.68 | 2.48 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 10.90 | 1.82 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,700 | 9.40 | 2.00 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,000 | 9.31 | 1.86 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,000 | 9.24 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,800 | 6.93 | 2.47 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.38 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 8.76 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.92 | 1.85 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 9.70 | 2.43 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,300 | 9.41 | 2.85 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,700 | 9.36 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,300 | 9.41 | 2.85 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,100 | 7.82 | 2.52 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 9.70 | 2.43 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,300 | 5.39 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,000 | 10.46 | 2.09 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 10.39 | 2.26 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,800 | 10.33 | 2.15 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $8,600 | 9.79 | 1.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,500 | 7.29 | 2.92 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,300 | 7.98 | 2.42 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 12.67 | 2.22 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 11.65 | 1.85 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,100 | 11.25 | 1.84 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,000 | 10.58 | 1.06 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $4,200 | 10.22 | 2.43 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,900 | 9.90 | 2.02 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,700 | 9.54 | 2.58 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 8.13 | 2.90 |
| Daniel Johnson | SF | $2,000 | 5.52 | 2.76 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.71 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,700 | 9.54 | 2.58 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $3,000 | 7.56 | 2.52 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $4,200 | 10.22 | 2.43 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,500 | 8.48 | 2.42 |
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.