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 | $10,300 | 23.69 | 2.30 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,200 | 22.26 | 2.42 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,500 | 19.67 | 2.07 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,000 | 18.17 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,200 | 22.26 | 2.42 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,300 | 23.69 | 2.30 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $6,700 | 14.44 | 2.16 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,500 | 19.67 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 10.76 | 2.44 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $9,600 | 9.64 | 1.00 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,100 | 9.56 | 1.88 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 9.00 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,100 | 6.46 | 3.08 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.92 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,100 | 5.75 | 2.74 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,200 | 11.00 | 2.12 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 10.76 | 2.44 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 10.68 | 2.14 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.90 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,100 | 6.46 | 3.08 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,700 | 7.93 | 2.94 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.92 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,100 | 5.75 | 2.74 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,100 | 10.17 | 1.99 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 9.61 | 1.78 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 9.32 | 2.07 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 9.13 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 7.00 | 2.41 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $4,000 | 8.47 | 2.12 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 7.27 | 2.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.61 | 1.87 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $10,000 | 10.90 | 1.09 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,700 | 9.71 | 1.70 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,800 | 7.55 | 2.70 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 8.68 | 2.17 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,200 | 6.88 | 2.15 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,500 | 7.27 | 2.08 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,500 | 9.13 | 2.61 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $8,200 | 8.90 | 1.09 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $4,000 | 8.61 | 2.15 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,300 | 8.09 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 6.74 | 3.07 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.62 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,500 | 9.13 | 2.61 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,300 | 8.09 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.74 | 1.65 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 10.54 | 1.76 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 10.41 | 1.93 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.37 | 1.79 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,300 | 10.24 | 1.63 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.01 | 1.79 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 9.81 | 1.66 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $7,000 | 9.79 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,000 | 6.55 | 3.27 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,200 | 6.59 | 3.00 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 6.60 | 3.00 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 6.56 | 2.98 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,100 | 8.66 | 2.79 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,000 | 8.19 | 2.73 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,100 | 8.32 | 2.68 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,400 | 6.30 | 2.62 |
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.