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 | 22.76 | 2.28 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,800 | 21.80 | 2.22 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,500 | 20.55 | 2.16 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,800 | 20.08 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 22.76 | 2.28 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,800 | 20.08 | 2.28 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,800 | 21.80 | 2.22 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,500 | 20.55 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,900 | 10.25 | 2.09 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 9.84 | 1.97 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 9.21 | 1.70 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Diaz | KC | $2,200 | 6.61 | 3.01 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,000 | 5.78 | 2.89 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $9,400 | 11.68 | 1.24 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,400 | 11.02 | 2.04 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 10.57 | 1.99 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,900 | 10.25 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Diaz | KC | $2,200 | 6.61 | 3.01 |
| Tyler Black | MIL | $2,000 | 5.98 | 2.99 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,000 | 5.78 | 2.89 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 10.08 | 1.80 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.83 | 2.01 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,700 | 9.19 | 1.61 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,600 | 8.52 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,300 | 6.20 | 2.70 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 6.09 | 2.65 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 7.29 | 2.60 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,600 | 6.16 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $10,000 | 10.46 | 1.05 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 10.12 | 1.84 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,800 | 9.84 | 2.05 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,900 | 9.62 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.07 | 2.64 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 6.55 | 2.62 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,000 | 7.74 | 2.58 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 11.50 | 1.83 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 9.41 | 2.05 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.35 | 1.80 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,000 | 5.66 | 2.83 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,100 | 5.92 | 2.82 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.20 | 2.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 12.70 | 2.12 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.05 | 1.85 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,200 | 11.11 | 1.79 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 11.08 | 2.84 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.80 | 1.86 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 10.75 | 1.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.04 | 1.76 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 9.98 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,000 | 6.19 | 3.09 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 7.04 | 3.06 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,100 | 6.21 | 2.96 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,000 | 5.84 | 2.92 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,100 | 6.12 | 2.91 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 11.08 | 2.84 |
| Starling Marte | KC | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $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.