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 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,200 | 20.02 | 1.96 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 19.51 | 1.95 |
| Noah Schultz | CWS | $8,700 | 17.97 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Rea | CHC | $6,500 | 14.94 | 2.30 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,800 | 21.16 | 2.16 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $7,700 | 16.15 | 2.10 |
| Noah Schultz | CWS | $8,700 | 17.97 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.26 | 2.32 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,500 | 9.26 | 1.68 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.23 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 6.42 | 2.57 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 6.65 | 2.56 |
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,000 | 5.09 | 2.55 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,300 | 5.75 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $6,000 | 10.91 | 1.82 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,100 | 10.35 | 2.03 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 9.98 | 1.81 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,100 | 9.85 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,200 | 7.35 | 3.34 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,400 | 7.02 | 2.93 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,400 | 9.00 | 2.65 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 6.72 | 2.58 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,100 | 7.75 | 2.50 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 7.58 | 2.37 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,700 | 6.36 | 2.36 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 6.03 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 9.70 | 1.56 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 9.40 | 1.54 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,900 | 9.30 | 2.39 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,200 | 9.13 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,500 | 7.69 | 3.07 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 7.71 | 2.86 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 10.12 | 1.98 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.94 | 1.71 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 9.69 | 2.42 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 7.25 | 3.45 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 6.66 | 2.90 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,400 | 9.52 | 2.80 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.99 | 1.84 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,200 | 11.90 | 2.29 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.79 | 2.00 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,600 | 11.36 | 1.72 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,000 | 10.14 | 2.03 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,300 | 9.93 | 1.58 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 9.72 | 1.62 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 9.54 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,200 | 6.88 | 3.13 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,300 | 6.92 | 3.01 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,200 | 6.42 | 2.92 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,600 | 7.37 | 2.84 |
| Jarred Kelenic | CWS | $2,000 | 5.53 | 2.76 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.71 |
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.