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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,800 | 41.60 | 3.53 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $11,000 | 38.53 | 3.50 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,200 | 38.43 | 3.77 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,800 | 35.84 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,700 | 35.31 | 4.06 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,200 | 38.43 | 3.77 |
| Wade Miley | MIL | $7,000 | 26.23 | 3.75 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,800 | 35.84 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 15.92 | 3.70 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.63 | 3.25 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 12.78 | 3.04 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,500 | 12.63 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 9.88 | 4.29 |
| René Pinto | TB | $2,200 | 8.95 | 4.07 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 10.89 | 4.03 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,400 | 9.63 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,900 | 14.85 | 3.81 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 14.54 | 3.46 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 13.14 | 3.29 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 12.51 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 10.31 | 4.30 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.58 | 4.13 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.39 | 3.87 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,900 | 14.85 | 3.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 16.31 | 3.98 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 15.61 | 3.55 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.44 | 3.36 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 12.41 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 11.83 | 4.93 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 11.76 | 4.20 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 16.31 | 3.98 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.22 | 3.67 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.47 | 3.20 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,400 | 12.47 | 3.67 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 12.16 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Lipcius | DET | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.45 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,600 | 10.05 | 3.87 |
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,300 | 8.66 | 3.76 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,000 | 11.23 | 3.74 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 17.63 | 3.53 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,500 | 15.64 | 3.48 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 15.29 | 3.73 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 14.01 | 3.69 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.74 | 3.44 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,700 | 13.70 | 3.70 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,500 | 13.65 | 3.90 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 13.14 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 9.95 | 4.52 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,400 | 10.57 | 4.41 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,700 | 11.72 | 4.34 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 12.56 | 4.33 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,100 | 8.99 | 4.28 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,800 | 11.83 | 4.23 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,600 | 10.96 | 4.21 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,700 | 11.32 | 4.19 |
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.