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 | $12,000 | 23.00 | 1.92 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $11,400 | 22.83 | 2.00 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,100 | 22.05 | 2.18 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,300 | 20.62 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $7,500 | 17.75 | 2.37 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $6,900 | 16.13 | 2.34 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $6,500 | 14.21 | 2.19 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,100 | 22.05 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 9.94 | 2.11 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 9.11 | 1.66 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,000 | 8.86 | 1.48 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,600 | 8.72 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,500 | 6.31 | 2.52 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,600 | 8.72 | 2.42 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,300 | 5.48 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,500 | 12.28 | 1.89 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 11.49 | 1.80 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 9.98 | 1.64 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 9.94 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,800 | 7.79 | 2.78 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,300 | 6.05 | 2.63 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 11.63 | 2.01 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,100 | 10.51 | 1.72 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $9,200 | 10.25 | 1.11 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,500 | 10.15 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,900 | 8.13 | 2.80 |
| Luis Garcia | WAS | $3,300 | 8.45 | 2.56 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,600 | 8.15 | 2.26 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,000 | 8.77 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,500 | 10.98 | 2.44 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,800 | 10.36 | 2.16 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.18 | 1.59 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 10.16 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,800 | 6.94 | 2.48 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,500 | 10.98 | 2.44 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 4.65 | 2.22 |
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,900 | 6.31 | 2.18 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,400 | 10.56 | 1.96 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,300 | 9.71 | 1.83 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.56 | 1.59 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,700 | 8.87 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,400 | 7.03 | 2.93 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,700 | 7.47 | 2.77 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,700 | 6.15 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,900 | 13.10 | 1.90 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $10,000 | 11.82 | 1.18 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,800 | 11.54 | 2.41 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,200 | 11.40 | 2.19 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,600 | 11.08 | 2.41 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $5,700 | 11.00 | 1.93 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 10.96 | 1.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 10.83 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 8.64 | 3.32 |
| Sam Haggerty | SEA | $2,100 | 6.51 | 3.10 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,900 | 8.43 | 2.91 |
| Jose Azocar | SD | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.91 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $3,000 | 8.39 | 2.80 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Estevan Florial | NYY | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
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.