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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 25.33 | 2.30 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,400 | 23.34 | 2.24 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $8,800 | 20.32 | 2.31 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,600 | 17.93 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $8,800 | 20.32 | 2.31 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 25.33 | 2.30 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,400 | 23.34 | 2.24 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $7,100 | 15.02 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,200 | 9.21 | 1.77 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 8.97 | 1.57 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $5,000 | 8.92 | 1.78 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,300 | 8.57 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.92 | 2.82 |
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,400 | 6.30 | 2.63 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,300 | 11.95 | 2.78 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,300 | 10.73 | 1.70 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,900 | 10.14 | 2.60 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,800 | 10.11 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,700 | 8.18 | 3.03 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,700 | 8.16 | 3.02 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,100 | 9.02 | 2.91 |
| Sean Keys | TOR | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | SF | $4,300 | 9.52 | 2.21 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.43 | 1.89 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $7,800 | 9.30 | 1.19 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,200 | 8.91 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,700 | 6.81 | 2.52 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,100 | 7.52 | 2.43 |
| Edwin Arroyo | CIN | $2,400 | 5.67 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,700 | 10.22 | 1.53 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,000 | 10.19 | 2.04 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,100 | 10.07 | 2.45 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.98 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,100 | 6.33 | 3.01 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.84 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,100 | 8.49 | 2.74 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 6.93 | 2.67 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,200 | 11.29 | 1.82 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,800 | 9.72 | 2.56 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 9.02 | 2.15 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,900 | 8.64 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,200 | 6.95 | 3.16 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,700 | 8.17 | 3.03 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,900 | 8.64 | 2.98 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,000 | 8.47 | 2.82 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $6,200 | 12.97 | 2.09 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,600 | 11.49 | 1.74 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,800 | 10.89 | 1.60 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,100 | 10.46 | 2.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.38 | 1.60 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,400 | 10.35 | 2.35 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,400 | 10.29 | 1.61 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.27 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Hill | PHI | $2,200 | 7.47 | 3.40 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,200 | 7.08 | 3.22 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,300 | 7.17 | 3.12 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,000 | 9.13 | 3.04 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,800 | 8.37 | 2.99 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,300 | 6.71 | 2.92 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,600 | 7.35 | 2.83 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,200 | 9.07 | 2.83 |
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.