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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 25.61 | 2.56 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,500 | 24.03 | 2.29 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,000 | 20.96 | 2.33 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,700 | 19.72 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Olson | DET | $6,500 | 16.87 | 2.60 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 25.61 | 2.56 |
| Jonathan Cannon | CWS | $6,200 | 15.17 | 2.45 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,000 | 20.96 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 10.24 | 1.80 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $5,600 | 7.98 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.68 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,400 | 5.65 | 2.35 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,300 | 7.53 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,800 | 10.97 | 1.12 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 10.24 | 1.80 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,900 | 9.71 | 2.49 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,900 | 9.30 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,200 | 7.68 | 3.49 |
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.68 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,800 | 7.08 | 2.53 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,900 | 9.71 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $9,000 | 10.23 | 1.14 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 9.20 | 1.96 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.04 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,500 | 7.79 | 3.12 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,300 | 7.10 | 3.09 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,300 | 6.94 | 3.02 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 11.46 | 1.82 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $9,800 | 11.35 | 1.16 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 11.12 | 1.74 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $9,200 | 10.94 | 1.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,400 | 6.59 | 2.75 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.63 |
| Brandon Crawford | STL | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
| Romy Gonzalez | BOS | $3,000 | 7.10 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,000 | 11.97 | 2.00 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.49 | 1.69 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $8,800 | 9.14 | 1.04 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,000 | 8.89 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,600 | 6.20 | 2.39 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,500 | 8.01 | 2.29 |
| Justin Turner | TOR | $3,400 | 7.72 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.80 | 1.97 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $9,000 | 12.07 | 1.34 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,300 | 11.08 | 2.09 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 10.94 | 1.99 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,400 | 10.73 | 1.14 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 10.48 | 1.72 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,900 | 10.23 | 2.09 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,600 | 10.09 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Siri | TB | $3,000 | 8.88 | 2.96 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,800 | 7.83 | 2.80 |
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,800 | 7.43 | 2.65 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 8.96 | 2.64 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,400 | 6.26 | 2.61 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $3,400 | 8.84 | 2.60 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,000 | 5.19 | 2.60 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,100 | 8.05 | 2.60 |
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.