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 | $12,000 | 28.12 | 2.34 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $11,600 | 24.56 | 2.12 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,600 | 23.48 | 2.21 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $10,300 | 22.12 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,000 | 19.06 | 2.72 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,000 | 28.12 | 2.34 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,600 | 21.72 | 2.26 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,600 | 23.48 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,700 | 9.43 | 1.65 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,000 | 8.40 | 2.10 |
| Elias Diaz | COL | $4,800 | 7.81 | 1.63 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,100 | 7.72 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,400 | 6.32 | 2.63 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,200 | 7.29 | 2.28 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 4.97 | 2.26 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,500 | 5.62 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 10.86 | 1.75 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,600 | 9.78 | 1.75 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,000 | 9.54 | 1.91 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,700 | 9.43 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,400 | 6.32 | 2.63 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.44 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,500 | 5.96 | 2.38 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $3,400 | 7.78 | 2.29 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $5,400 | 10.03 | 1.86 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,200 | 8.96 | 2.80 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 8.86 | 1.77 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,800 | 8.75 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,200 | 8.96 | 2.80 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,300 | 6.27 | 2.73 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 7.18 | 2.47 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 7.78 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,300 | 11.56 | 2.18 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.00 | 1.77 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 10.40 | 1.65 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,200 | 10.19 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,900 | 7.89 | 2.72 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $3,800 | 9.99 | 2.63 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 7.70 | 2.57 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,800 | 6.47 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 13.32 | 2.08 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.31 | 1.60 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 9.18 | 2.04 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,400 | 8.90 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,200 | 7.77 | 2.43 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,500 | 7.54 | 2.15 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 13.32 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 12.30 | 2.05 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,500 | 11.43 | 1.76 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 11.04 | 1.75 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,300 | 10.31 | 2.40 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,900 | 9.94 | 1.68 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,000 | 9.92 | 2.48 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 9.90 | 1.68 |
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $4,100 | 9.83 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 7.92 | 3.60 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,000 | 8.38 | 2.79 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $3,500 | 9.20 | 2.63 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,200 | 5.68 | 2.58 |
| Miguel Andujar | OAK | $3,100 | 7.84 | 2.53 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,300 | 5.80 | 2.52 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,000 | 9.92 | 2.48 |
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.