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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,500 | 23.31 | 2.22 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,200 | 23.24 | 2.28 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,800 | 18.23 | 1.86 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,800 | 18.05 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $6,700 | 16.89 | 2.52 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,200 | 23.24 | 2.28 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,500 | 23.31 | 2.22 |
| Bailey Falter | PIT | $6,000 | 13.07 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 10.34 | 1.95 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,400 | 9.68 | 1.79 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,800 | 9.59 | 3.43 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,600 | 9.11 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,800 | 9.59 | 3.43 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
| Martin Maldonado | CWS | $2,100 | 5.01 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 10.34 | 1.95 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,800 | 10.08 | 2.10 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,400 | 9.68 | 1.79 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,800 | 9.59 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,800 | 9.59 | 3.43 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.70 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,600 | 6.48 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,800 | 10.18 | 1.76 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 9.38 | 1.80 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,500 | 9.03 | 1.64 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.00 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,000 | 8.30 | 2.77 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 7.79 | 2.60 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,600 | 8.84 | 2.46 |
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $3,100 | 7.51 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 11.43 | 1.91 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,900 | 11.04 | 1.87 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,800 | 10.53 | 1.81 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.22 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,500 | 6.04 | 2.42 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 6.54 | 2.34 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,300 | 7.31 | 2.22 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $3,000 | 6.27 | 2.09 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,000 | 10.12 | 5.06 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,900 | 9.14 | 1.87 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,200 | 9.07 | 2.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,600 | 9.01 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,000 | 10.12 | 5.06 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,200 | 9.07 | 2.84 |
| Zack Short | BOS | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.78 |
| Luis Urias | SEA | $2,800 | 6.94 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 11.50 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,900 | 10.91 | 1.85 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,000 | 10.27 | 2.05 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,000 | 9.96 | 2.49 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,700 | 9.72 | 1.70 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,200 | 9.69 | 1.05 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 9.67 | 2.55 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,600 | 9.54 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Calhoun | LAA | $2,200 | 8.02 | 3.65 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,200 | 7.47 | 3.40 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,200 | 6.54 | 2.97 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $3,000 | 8.52 | 2.84 |
| Robbie Grossman | CWS | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
| Trey Cabbage | HOU | $2,200 | 6.11 | 2.78 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 8.19 | 2.73 |
| Dylan Carlson | STL | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
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.