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 | $12,200 | 22.24 | 1.82 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,600 | 20.64 | 2.15 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,000 | 20.28 | 2.03 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $9,300 | 18.63 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,600 | 20.64 | 2.15 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,600 | 17.74 | 2.06 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $8,100 | 16.53 | 2.04 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,000 | 20.28 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.37 | 1.80 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 9.21 | 1.77 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 9.13 | 2.68 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 8.07 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 9.13 | 2.68 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,900 | 7.54 | 2.60 |
| Drew Millas | WAS | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 11.89 | 1.92 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,600 | 11.12 | 1.68 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.37 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 9.13 | 2.68 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,700 | 7.18 | 2.66 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,900 | 7.54 | 2.60 |
| Drew Millas | WAS | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $6,000 | 9.86 | 1.64 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,800 | 9.29 | 2.44 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,400 | 9.05 | 2.06 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $5,100 | 8.99 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,000 | 4.94 | 2.47 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,800 | 9.29 | 2.44 |
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,000 | 7.08 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,300 | 11.56 | 1.83 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,300 | 8.12 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 5.48 | 2.61 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 6.66 | 2.38 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 7.48 | 2.34 |
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,700 | 5.45 | 2.02 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 10.74 | 2.15 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,600 | 9.52 | 2.07 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.35 | 1.61 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,900 | 8.88 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,300 | 6.68 | 2.90 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,500 | 5.41 | 2.17 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 10.74 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,900 | 13.15 | 1.91 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 9.99 | 1.78 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,600 | 9.69 | 2.11 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,800 | 9.69 | 2.55 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,300 | 9.43 | 1.78 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,700 | 9.40 | 2.00 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,900 | 9.40 | 2.41 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,700 | 9.33 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,900 | 7.92 | 2.73 |
| Juan Yepez | STL | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.62 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,800 | 9.69 | 2.55 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,900 | 7.18 | 2.47 |
| Mark Canha | MIL | $3,600 | 8.85 | 2.46 |
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.