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 | $5,500 | 41.66 | 7.57 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,200 | 37.63 | 3.69 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,600 | 36.58 | 4.25 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $6,600 | 35.52 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $5,500 | 41.66 | 7.57 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $6,600 | 35.52 | 5.38 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $5,500 | 28.73 | 5.22 |
| Tomoyuki Sugano | BAL | $5,500 | 27.71 | 5.04 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,000 | 15.97 | 7.98 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,000 | 12.72 | 4.24 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,000 | 15.97 | 7.98 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,000 | 11.34 | 5.67 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,000 | 11.30 | 5.65 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $2,000 | 10.75 | 5.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.70 | 3.97 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 13.39 | 3.11 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,400 | 11.83 | 4.93 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 11.16 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,100 | 10.74 | 5.12 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,400 | 11.83 | 4.93 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,000 | 9.35 | 4.68 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 13.10 | 3.12 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.85 | 3.47 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 12.53 | 4.82 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 12.41 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,000 | 12.32 | 6.16 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $2,000 | 10.81 | 5.40 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $2,200 | 11.66 | 5.30 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,100 | 10.64 | 5.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $2,900 | 14.91 | 5.14 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 14.03 | 4.01 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 12.05 | 3.54 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,000 | 11.74 | 5.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,000 | 11.74 | 5.87 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,000 | 11.39 | 5.70 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $2,900 | 14.91 | 5.14 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,000 | 10.22 | 5.11 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.31 | 3.40 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $2,200 | 15.36 | 6.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 15.25 | 3.55 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 14.96 | 5.16 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,000 | 14.58 | 7.29 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 14.23 | 4.74 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.86 | 3.65 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 13.51 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,000 | 14.58 | 7.29 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $2,200 | 15.36 | 6.98 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $2,000 | 12.19 | 6.09 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,000 | 11.90 | 5.95 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $2,100 | 12.23 | 5.83 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,100 | 12.05 | 5.74 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,000 | 11.41 | 5.71 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,000 | 11.24 | 5.62 |
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.