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 | $10,500 | 27.89 | 2.66 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,000 | 24.50 | 2.45 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,500 | 24.35 | 2.56 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,500 | 20.33 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 27.89 | 2.66 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,500 | 24.35 | 2.56 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,000 | 24.50 | 2.45 |
| Michael McGreevy | STL | $5,300 | 12.57 | 2.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,100 | 10.10 | 2.46 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 9.46 | 1.79 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 9.43 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.63 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,000 | 7.65 | 2.55 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 8.87 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,100 | 10.10 | 2.46 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 9.82 | 1.72 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 9.46 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,500 | 6.71 | 2.68 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
| Oswald Peraza | LAA | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,500 | 10.16 | 2.26 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 9.98 | 1.88 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 9.16 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,000 | 8.15 | 2.72 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 9.10 | 2.46 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,400 | 5.71 | 2.38 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $5,100 | 10.87 | 2.13 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 10.09 | 1.77 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,600 | 10.02 | 2.18 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,100 | 9.84 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,300 | 9.71 | 2.26 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,200 | 7.19 | 2.25 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,200 | 9.40 | 2.24 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,900 | 8.67 | 2.22 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.93 | 1.77 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,600 | 9.92 | 1.77 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,900 | 9.44 | 2.42 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Kemp | PHI | $2,600 | 7.08 | 2.72 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,900 | 9.44 | 2.42 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,600 | 8.53 | 2.37 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,900 | 6.76 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 11.84 | 2.19 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 11.65 | 1.94 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.39 | 1.90 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 11.15 | 1.92 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $5,000 | 10.87 | 2.17 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 10.75 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 10.68 | 1.81 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $4,200 | 10.54 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Mesa Jr. | MIA | $2,400 | 8.85 | 3.69 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,000 | 6.60 | 3.30 |
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,000 | 6.44 | 3.22 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,200 | 10.19 | 3.19 |
| Jose Siri | NYM | $2,000 | 6.32 | 3.16 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,500 | 7.61 | 3.04 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $3,300 | 9.86 | 2.99 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,100 | 6.11 | 2.91 |
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.