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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,000 | 21.89 | 2.19 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,900 | 21.82 | 2.45 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 21.56 | 1.96 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $9,700 | 20.61 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,900 | 21.82 | 2.45 |
| Nestor Cortes | SD | $6,400 | 14.24 | 2.22 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,000 | 21.89 | 2.19 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,200 | 20.02 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 11.47 | 2.09 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.29 | 1.66 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 9.03 | 2.10 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,500 | 6.85 | 2.74 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $3,000 | 7.86 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,200 | 12.56 | 2.03 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 11.47 | 2.09 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,400 | 10.62 | 1.97 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.29 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,400 | 7.60 | 3.17 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,100 | 8.88 | 2.86 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.53 | 1.83 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 9.36 | 2.13 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 9.26 | 1.57 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,900 | 9.26 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 8.98 | 2.64 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,000 | 10.77 | 2.69 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,100 | 10.02 | 1.96 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,800 | 9.98 | 2.08 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 9.83 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,000 | 10.77 | 2.69 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 8.47 | 2.65 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,600 | 6.68 | 2.57 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 10.96 | 2.44 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 10.55 | 2.15 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,000 | 10.30 | 2.06 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 10.13 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andujar | CIN | $2,500 | 8.88 | 3.55 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,200 | 8.85 | 2.76 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 10.96 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 11.77 | 1.87 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,600 | 10.82 | 2.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.81 | 1.77 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,500 | 10.51 | 1.91 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,500 | 10.49 | 1.91 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,900 | 10.18 | 2.61 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.06 | 1.57 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,400 | 10.01 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,000 | 8.06 | 4.03 |
| Everson Pereira | TB | $2,000 | 6.36 | 3.18 |
| Jacob Melton | HOU | $2,000 | 6.21 | 3.10 |
| Greg Allen | BAL | $2,100 | 6.27 | 2.99 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,900 | 8.60 | 2.97 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 8.36 | 2.88 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,200 | 9.02 | 2.82 |
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.