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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,700 | 23.43 | 2.42 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 22.74 | 2.17 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 21.76 | 2.18 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $8,300 | 18.25 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,700 | 23.43 | 2.42 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $8,300 | 18.25 | 2.20 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 21.76 | 2.18 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 22.74 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,400 | 10.78 | 2.45 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,600 | 9.47 | 1.69 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.29 | 2.02 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.99 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.73 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,100 | 5.29 | 2.52 |
| P.J. Higgins | CIN | $2,400 | 5.92 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 11.35 | 2.14 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,400 | 10.78 | 2.45 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,600 | 10.33 | 1.85 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,600 | 9.47 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 7.83 | 3.01 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.73 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,000 | 7.78 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 10.01 | 1.82 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.00 | 1.89 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,600 | 8.58 | 2.38 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 7.14 | 2.30 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,200 | 7.31 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 9.92 | 1.71 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $4,400 | 9.73 | 2.21 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.83 | 2.33 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $4,400 | 9.73 | 2.21 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,600 | 7.87 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,100 | 9.68 | 1.90 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,700 | 9.17 | 1.95 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,700 | 8.62 | 2.33 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,200 | 8.53 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.39 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,700 | 8.62 | 2.33 |
| Miguel Andujar | SD | $3,500 | 8.03 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.96 | 2.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.67 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.09 | 1.85 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.74 | 1.85 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,400 | 10.40 | 1.93 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,700 | 9.96 | 2.12 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,700 | 9.58 | 1.68 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Castellanos | SD | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.66 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,600 | 6.70 | 2.58 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Jarred Kelenic | CWS | $2,400 | 6.14 | 2.56 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,400 | 8.71 | 2.56 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
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.