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 | 23.17 | 2.25 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,800 | 21.07 | 2.15 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.71 | 2.30 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,600 | 19.94 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,600 | 19.94 | 2.32 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.71 | 2.30 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $7,900 | 18.16 | 2.30 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,300 | 23.17 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,100 | 10.43 | 1.71 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 10.30 | 1.94 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $9,000 | 9.28 | 1.03 |
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $4,500 | 9.06 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,900 | 7.60 | 2.62 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.32 | 2.61 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.25 | 2.50 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,500 | 6.21 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 12.35 | 2.09 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,100 | 10.43 | 1.71 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,600 | 10.33 | 1.85 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 10.30 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,000 | 8.25 | 2.75 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,900 | 7.60 | 2.62 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.32 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 9.80 | 1.78 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $9,800 | 8.94 | 0.91 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $8,600 | 8.86 | 1.03 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,700 | 8.82 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,300 | 8.37 | 2.54 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,400 | 6.04 | 2.52 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 7.26 | 2.50 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.49 |
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 | 9.05 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,100 | 5.57 | 2.65 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,500 | 6.63 | 2.65 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,700 | 6.54 | 2.42 |
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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 | 9.24 | 2.01 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 8.85 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 6.08 | 2.89 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 5.66 | 2.69 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 6.87 | 2.64 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 12.08 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.02 | 1.70 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $10,200 | 10.56 | 1.04 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,600 | 10.44 | 1.86 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.29 | 1.74 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $9,600 | 10.16 | 1.06 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $4,700 | 9.50 | 2.02 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,300 | 9.42 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,500 | 7.88 | 3.15 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,800 | 7.96 | 2.84 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 7.88 | 2.81 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,400 | 6.71 | 2.80 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,600 | 7.11 | 2.74 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 6.85 | 2.74 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
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.