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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $12,000 | 30.65 | 2.55 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 24.87 | 2.32 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $8,100 | 23.81 | 2.94 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,600 | 21.18 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $8,100 | 23.81 | 2.94 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $12,000 | 30.65 | 2.55 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,600 | 21.18 | 2.46 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $6,300 | 14.65 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $8,800 | 9.77 | 1.11 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 9.36 | 1.70 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,100 | 8.85 | 2.16 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,100 | 8.62 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,200 | 7.91 | 3.60 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| P.J. Higgins | CIN | $2,000 | 5.37 | 2.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,300 | 10.56 | 1.99 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,500 | 10.42 | 2.32 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $8,800 | 9.77 | 1.11 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,000 | 9.68 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,200 | 7.91 | 3.60 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
| Deyvison De Los Santos | MIA | $2,100 | 5.76 | 2.74 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,500 | 9.73 | 2.16 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.64 | 2.09 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.83 | 1.67 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,300 | 8.68 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,900 | 7.54 | 2.60 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,200 | 8.26 | 2.58 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,500 | 6.26 | 2.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,800 | 11.04 | 1.90 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 10.04 | 2.09 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.92 | 1.65 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,100 | 6.27 | 2.98 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,400 | 6.60 | 2.75 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,600 | 6.16 | 2.37 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,100 | 9.69 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,200 | 9.61 | 1.04 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $4,400 | 8.91 | 2.02 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $4,300 | 8.89 | 2.07 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 8.78 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.68 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.69 | 2.48 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.02 | 2.41 |
| Ramon Urias | STL | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 12.42 | 2.10 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,000 | 11.29 | 2.26 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 10.86 | 3.02 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.61 | 1.63 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $4,000 | 10.45 | 2.61 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,400 | 10.44 | 1.93 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.19 | 1.67 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $4,300 | 9.68 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,100 | 6.71 | 3.19 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,100 | 6.62 | 3.15 |
| Alex Call | LAD | $2,300 | 7.01 | 3.05 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 10.86 | 3.02 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,500 | 7.41 | 2.96 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,200 | 9.01 | 2.82 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,200 | 8.97 | 2.80 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 7.85 | 2.80 |
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.