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 | $10,700 | 23.99 | 2.24 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 22.02 | 2.10 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,000 | 20.81 | 2.08 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,600 | 19.70 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eury Perez | MIA | $7,500 | 17.17 | 2.29 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 23.99 | 2.24 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $7,500 | 16.28 | 2.17 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,500 | 18.25 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.62 | 1.92 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 9.28 | 1.93 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,500 | 9.17 | 1.67 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 8.83 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.83 | 2.65 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,400 | 6.20 | 2.58 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 5.08 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 11.85 | 2.63 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.62 | 1.92 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,100 | 8.41 | 2.71 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.83 | 2.65 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,700 | 7.15 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 11.09 | 1.95 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 9.26 | 2.32 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,300 | 8.94 | 2.08 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 8.69 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,400 | 5.92 | 2.47 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Leo Jimenez | TOR | $2,200 | 5.13 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 9.89 | 1.83 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,800 | 9.85 | 2.05 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 9.69 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,300 | 6.34 | 2.76 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 9.26 | 2.72 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,600 | 6.97 | 2.68 |
| Zack Short | HOU | $2,400 | 6.40 | 2.66 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,200 | 11.14 | 2.14 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.68 | 1.78 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.12 | 1.86 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,200 | 9.08 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.32 | 2.42 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,800 | 6.33 | 2.26 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,400 | 5.25 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.06 | 1.86 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.41 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 11.33 | 1.99 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $5,000 | 10.94 | 2.19 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,100 | 10.92 | 2.66 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.61 | 1.80 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,300 | 10.19 | 1.92 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.11 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,100 | 7.15 | 3.40 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,000 | 8.92 | 2.97 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.77 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,300 | 6.16 | 2.68 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,100 | 10.92 | 2.66 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,000 | 7.88 | 2.63 |
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.