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 | $10,400 | 39.59 | 3.81 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 39.13 | 3.69 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,200 | 35.88 | 3.90 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $10,100 | 31.14 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,200 | 35.88 | 3.90 |
| Matt Waldron | SD | $7,900 | 30.52 | 3.86 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,400 | 39.59 | 3.81 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 39.13 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.49 | 3.46 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,400 | 12.57 | 3.70 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,500 | 11.56 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,300 | 9.56 | 4.16 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,200 | 8.44 | 3.84 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 12.66 | 3.96 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 10.84 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 12.66 | 3.96 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 15.04 | 3.50 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,600 | 13.86 | 3.85 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,500 | 13.75 | 3.06 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 13.12 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,600 | 13.86 | 3.85 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,900 | 10.88 | 3.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.76 | 3.65 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.19 | 3.93 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 10.58 | 3.53 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.23 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.19 | 3.93 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 10.58 | 3.53 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.23 | 3.30 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,300 | 15.07 | 4.57 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 14.41 | 3.51 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,400 | 14.07 | 3.20 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,000 | 12.99 | 4.33 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,600 | 12.98 | 3.60 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 12.94 | 3.24 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,400 | 12.53 | 3.68 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,700 | 11.69 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,300 | 15.07 | 4.57 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,000 | 12.99 | 4.33 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 8.59 | 4.09 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,800 | 11.19 | 4.00 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,900 | 11.52 | 3.97 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 9.94 | 3.97 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,700 | 10.33 | 3.83 |
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.