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 | 23.55 | 2.29 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,200 | 22.26 | 2.42 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,500 | 19.45 | 2.05 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,000 | 18.05 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,200 | 22.26 | 2.42 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,300 | 23.55 | 2.29 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $6,700 | 14.45 | 2.16 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,600 | 17.65 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 10.47 | 2.38 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $9,600 | 9.64 | 1.00 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,100 | 9.56 | 1.88 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $7,600 | 9.03 | 1.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Heineman | TOR | $2,100 | 5.29 | 2.52 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 10.47 | 2.38 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 6.46 | 2.23 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,400 | 5.34 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,200 | 11.00 | 2.12 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 10.68 | 2.14 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 10.47 | 2.38 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.90 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,700 | 7.93 | 2.94 |
| Tyler Black | MIL | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 7.82 | 2.70 |
| Tyler Heineman | TOR | $2,100 | 5.29 | 2.52 |
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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 | 9.42 | 1.74 |
| 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 |
| Edouard Julien | COL | $3,700 | 8.27 | 2.23 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 6.46 | 2.23 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 9.32 | 2.07 |
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 | 10.84 | 1.08 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,700 | 10.43 | 1.83 |
| 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 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.20 | 2.17 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,200 | 6.89 | 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 | 8.91 | 2.55 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $4,000 | 8.61 | 2.15 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,300 | 8.09 | 2.45 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,900 | 8.02 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,500 | 8.91 | 2.55 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,300 | 8.09 | 2.45 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 4.91 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.74 | 1.65 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 10.52 | 1.75 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 10.41 | 1.93 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.35 | 1.78 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,300 | 10.24 | 1.63 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $7,000 | 10.03 | 1.43 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.01 | 1.79 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 9.81 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 6.76 | 3.07 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,200 | 6.75 | 3.07 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 7.22 | 2.89 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,000 | 5.79 | 2.89 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,000 | 8.20 | 2.73 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,200 | 5.75 | 2.61 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $3,300 | 8.37 | 2.54 |
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.