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 | 40.64 | 3.80 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $10,100 | 39.00 | 3.86 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $9,700 | 36.88 | 3.80 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $9,000 | 33.15 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $10,100 | 39.00 | 3.86 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $9,700 | 36.88 | 3.80 |
| Tarik Skubal | LAD | $10,700 | 40.64 | 3.80 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $9,000 | 33.15 | 3.68 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,300 | 13.69 | 4.15 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.26 | 3.49 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,200 | 12.42 | 3.88 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,300 | 13.69 | 4.15 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.93 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 10.92 | 3.90 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,200 | 12.42 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 11.96 | 3.32 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.24 | 3.41 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 9.96 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,200 | 7.92 | 3.60 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.24 | 3.41 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 9.84 | 3.39 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 13.85 | 3.96 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 13.05 | 4.08 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,400 | 11.93 | 3.51 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 11.47 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 13.05 | 4.08 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 13.85 | 3.96 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $2,900 | 10.78 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.80 | 3.46 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 10.59 | 3.31 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 10.21 | 3.29 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 9.65 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.80 | 3.46 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $2,900 | 9.63 | 3.32 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 10.59 | 3.31 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 10.21 | 3.29 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 14.51 | 3.45 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,400 | 14.24 | 4.19 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 13.40 | 3.27 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 13.39 | 3.94 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,300 | 13.18 | 3.99 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 12.85 | 3.67 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 12.68 | 3.25 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.48 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,400 | 14.24 | 4.19 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,700 | 11.30 | 4.18 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 11.64 | 4.01 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,300 | 13.18 | 3.99 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 13.39 | 3.94 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.48 | 3.90 |
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.