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 | 23.19 | 2.25 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 21.96 | 2.44 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,800 | 21.26 | 2.17 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,600 | 20.13 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 21.96 | 2.44 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $7,900 | 18.82 | 2.38 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,600 | 20.13 | 2.34 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,300 | 23.19 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 10.30 | 1.94 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $9,000 | 9.42 | 1.05 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 8.41 | 2.10 |
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $4,500 | 8.39 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,700 | 8.18 | 3.03 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,600 | 7.63 | 2.94 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 12.35 | 2.09 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,600 | 10.30 | 1.84 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 10.30 | 1.94 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 10.02 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,700 | 8.18 | 3.03 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,600 | 7.63 | 2.94 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 7.65 | 2.83 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,000 | 8.25 | 2.75 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 9.78 | 1.78 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 9.35 | 1.76 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,800 | 9.17 | 1.91 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $8,600 | 8.86 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,400 | 6.19 | 2.58 |
| Adam Frazier | LAA | $2,500 | 6.23 | 2.49 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,700 | 8.82 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.98 | 1.83 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 9.49 | 1.67 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 9.46 | 1.63 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $8,600 | 9.02 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,500 | 7.25 | 2.90 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,100 | 5.73 | 2.73 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,500 | 6.78 | 2.71 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.73 | 1.84 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $9,000 | 9.54 | 1.06 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,600 | 9.22 | 2.00 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 8.85 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Workman | DET | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.78 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 6.87 | 2.64 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,600 | 6.64 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 12.08 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.79 | 1.66 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $9,600 | 10.71 | 1.12 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $10,200 | 10.53 | 1.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,600 | 10.44 | 1.86 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $4,700 | 9.92 | 2.11 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $4,200 | 9.79 | 2.33 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,200 | 9.78 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,400 | 7.96 | 3.32 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,000 | 5.93 | 2.96 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,600 | 7.56 | 2.91 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 8.07 | 2.88 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,000 | 5.74 | 2.87 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,500 | 7.18 | 2.87 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,800 | 7.96 | 2.84 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
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.