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 | $10,000 | 23.38 | 2.34 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 21.48 | 2.26 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,800 | 20.84 | 2.37 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $9,700 | 20.01 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eury Perez | MIA | $7,000 | 17.95 | 2.56 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,800 | 20.84 | 2.37 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 23.38 | 2.34 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $5,500 | 12.51 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 11.04 | 1.87 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.38 | 2.00 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $9,000 | 9.97 | 1.11 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,100 | 8.40 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,600 | 6.46 | 2.48 |
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $3,000 | 7.26 | 2.42 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 5.06 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 11.04 | 1.87 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 10.84 | 1.81 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.38 | 2.00 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $9,000 | 9.97 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.68 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $2,900 | 7.68 | 2.65 |
| Eric Wagaman | MIA | $2,600 | 6.66 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 10.24 | 1.76 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $8,000 | 9.46 | 1.18 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 8.98 | 1.76 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $3,700 | 8.66 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 6.64 | 2.77 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,700 | 6.47 | 2.40 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,600 | 6.21 | 2.39 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $3,700 | 8.66 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,700 | 11.10 | 1.95 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,100 | 10.28 | 2.02 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.25 | 1.74 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,900 | 9.81 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,100 | 5.43 | 2.58 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,700 | 6.95 | 2.57 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 5.37 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.24 | 1.65 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,500 | 9.82 | 2.18 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,200 | 9.24 | 1.78 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 9.01 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,500 | 6.73 | 2.69 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
| Nacho Alvarez Jr. | ATL | $2,300 | 5.44 | 2.37 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,400 | 7.68 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,500 | 11.19 | 2.04 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,000 | 10.94 | 2.73 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.35 | 1.70 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $4,000 | 10.27 | 2.57 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,500 | 10.13 | 1.84 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $9,200 | 10.12 | 1.10 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.10 | 1.68 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $5,000 | 10.06 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,000 | 6.61 | 3.30 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,000 | 10.94 | 2.73 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.71 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.69 |
| Jacob Melton | HOU | $2,300 | 6.02 | 2.62 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
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.