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 | $9,500 | 23.91 | 2.52 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,000 | 22.39 | 2.24 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 22.07 | 2.45 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 21.09 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,500 | 23.91 | 2.52 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 22.07 | 2.45 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,500 | 20.54 | 2.42 |
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $7,400 | 17.86 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,200 | 8.75 | 2.08 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,500 | 8.62 | 1.57 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 8.56 | 1.53 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $4,000 | 8.04 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.14 | 2.56 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.48 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 5.66 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,400 | 11.97 | 1.87 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $9,000 | 9.57 | 1.06 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 9.55 | 1.57 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,600 | 9.14 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.14 | 2.56 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,600 | 9.14 | 2.54 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.48 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $9,200 | 10.75 | 1.17 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,700 | 9.66 | 2.61 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.49 | 1.82 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,100 | 8.71 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,700 | 9.66 | 2.61 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,400 | 8.45 | 2.49 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,500 | 8.37 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 11.56 | 2.41 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 10.97 | 1.69 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $4,000 | 10.97 | 2.74 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 10.57 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $4,000 | 10.97 | 2.74 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 11.56 | 2.41 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,100 | 11.50 | 1.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,800 | 10.74 | 1.10 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,400 | 6.36 | 2.65 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,600 | 6.32 | 2.43 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,800 | 8.81 | 2.32 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.38 | 1.90 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 11.14 | 1.80 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,200 | 10.46 | 2.01 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,700 | 10.17 | 1.78 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,800 | 9.98 | 2.08 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,800 | 9.97 | 2.08 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $6,000 | 9.95 | 1.66 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $4,300 | 9.95 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,200 | 6.54 | 2.97 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,600 | 7.56 | 2.91 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,100 | 8.66 | 2.79 |
| Cooper Hummel | HOU | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,900 | 7.52 | 2.59 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,200 | 8.29 | 2.59 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,200 | 5.68 | 2.58 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $3,800 | 9.72 | 2.56 |
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.