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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | LAD | $10,700 | 23.64 | 2.21 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $10,200 | 22.29 | 2.19 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $9,200 | 20.97 | 2.28 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,700 | 17.72 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $5,500 | 12.88 | 2.34 |
| Dean Kremer | MIN | $6,200 | 14.19 | 2.29 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $9,200 | 20.97 | 2.28 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $6,900 | 15.71 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 9.51 | 1.76 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 9.01 | 2.15 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,500 | 8.50 | 1.89 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,900 | 8.22 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BAL | $2,100 | 5.29 | 2.52 |
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.44 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,200 | 7.36 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 9.51 | 1.76 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 9.40 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BAL | $2,100 | 5.29 | 2.52 |
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.44 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,300 | 8.06 | 2.44 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 9.12 | 1.79 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,800 | 8.48 | 1.77 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,200 | 7.82 | 1.86 |
| Osleivis Basabe | SF | $3,300 | 7.74 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 7.11 | 2.37 |
| Osleivis Basabe | SF | $3,300 | 7.74 | 2.35 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,400 | 7.54 | 2.22 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,400 | 7.47 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,100 | 10.66 | 2.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,600 | 9.20 | 2.00 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 8.93 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,800 | 7.25 | 2.59 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,700 | 8.82 | 2.38 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,300 | 5.32 | 2.31 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,400 | 9.69 | 1.51 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,700 | 9.14 | 2.47 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $3,900 | 8.95 | 2.29 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $4,000 | 8.15 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,700 | 9.14 | 2.47 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,200 | 5.19 | 2.36 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $3,900 | 8.95 | 2.29 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,000 | 6.69 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,800 | 11.04 | 2.30 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,600 | 10.88 | 1.65 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,600 | 10.04 | 2.18 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,600 | 10.01 | 2.18 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 9.77 | 1.78 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,000 | 9.25 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,700 | 8.50 | 3.15 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,400 | 6.88 | 2.87 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,000 | 7.61 | 2.54 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $3,000 | 7.53 | 2.51 |
| Wade Meckler | LAA | $3,100 | 7.63 | 2.46 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,000 | 7.26 | 2.42 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,100 | 7.48 | 2.41 |
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.