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 | DET | $11,000 | 33.55 | 3.05 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,300 | 32.89 | 3.54 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,600 | 32.15 | 3.35 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,000 | 31.95 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Wicks | CHC | $7,200 | 26.56 | 3.69 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $8,100 | 28.90 | 3.57 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,300 | 32.89 | 3.54 |
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $7,500 | 26.05 | 3.47 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 14.09 | 3.91 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,800 | 12.45 | 4.45 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,500 | 12.35 | 3.53 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 12.22 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,800 | 12.45 | 4.45 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,600 | 11.16 | 4.29 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,600 | 10.82 | 4.16 |
| Bobby Dalbec | BOS | $2,000 | 8.01 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,200 | 14.23 | 3.39 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 13.03 | 4.34 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.82 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 13.03 | 4.34 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,800 | 10.65 | 3.80 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 12.02 | 3.53 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 15.64 | 4.12 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 14.29 | 3.97 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.53 | 3.87 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 13.39 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 15.64 | 4.12 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 10.77 | 3.99 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 14.29 | 3.97 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 13.21 | 3.48 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 11.12 | 3.48 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,000 | 10.67 | 3.56 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 10.63 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,300 | 9.68 | 4.21 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,400 | 9.12 | 3.80 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,400 | 8.58 | 3.58 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,000 | 10.67 | 3.56 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 15.88 | 3.78 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,300 | 15.28 | 3.55 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 14.98 | 3.84 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.75 | 3.28 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,900 | 14.43 | 3.70 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,800 | 14.43 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,200 | 14.42 | 4.51 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 14.22 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,300 | 11.45 | 4.98 |
| Kevin Pillar | CWS | $2,100 | 9.75 | 4.64 |
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $2,600 | 11.78 | 4.53 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,200 | 9.95 | 4.52 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,200 | 14.42 | 4.51 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,400 | 10.42 | 4.34 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,100 | 13.43 | 4.33 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 12.64 | 4.21 |
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.