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 | $9,800 | 21.16 | 2.16 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 19.91 | 1.99 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,200 | 19.23 | 1.89 |
| Will Warren | NYY | $9,300 | 18.04 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Rea | CHC | $6,500 | 15.14 | 2.33 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,800 | 21.16 | 2.16 |
| Michael Lorenzen | COL | $5,200 | 10.86 | 2.09 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,300 | 17.29 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $4,200 | 9.75 | 2.32 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,500 | 9.26 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Diaz | KC | $2,400 | 6.55 | 2.73 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.97 | 2.71 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,000 | 5.34 | 2.67 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,400 | 6.27 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $6,000 | 10.85 | 1.81 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,100 | 10.63 | 2.08 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,100 | 10.23 | 2.01 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,400 | 7.44 | 3.10 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Gavin Sheets | SD | $3,000 | 8.20 | 2.73 |
| Elias Diaz | KC | $2,400 | 6.55 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 10.18 | 2.08 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 10.17 | 1.78 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 9.98 | 1.88 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 9.53 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Shewmake | HOU | $2,000 | 5.52 | 2.76 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.29 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,700 | 6.18 | 2.29 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $3,100 | 7.04 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 9.70 | 1.56 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,900 | 9.44 | 2.42 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 9.37 | 1.54 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $4,000 | 9.10 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 8.87 | 3.28 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.62 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,300 | 8.23 | 2.50 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 9.91 | 1.94 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.91 | 1.71 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 9.89 | 2.47 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,300 | 7.82 | 3.40 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 6.96 | 3.31 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 6.66 | 2.90 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,400 | 8.89 | 2.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.99 | 1.84 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.79 | 2.00 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,200 | 11.75 | 2.26 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,600 | 11.42 | 1.73 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,000 | 10.14 | 2.03 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,300 | 9.91 | 1.57 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,600 | 9.80 | 2.13 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 9.72 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,200 | 7.28 | 3.31 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,000 | 6.19 | 3.09 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 7.53 | 3.01 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,600 | 7.49 | 2.88 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,000 | 5.70 | 2.85 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,600 | 7.35 | 2.83 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Jarred Kelenic | CWS | $2,000 | 5.54 | 2.77 |
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.