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 | $11,000 | 25.68 | 2.33 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 25.02 | 2.38 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 23.19 | 2.32 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,500 | 20.96 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 25.02 | 2.38 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 25.68 | 2.33 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 23.19 | 2.32 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,500 | 20.96 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $4,400 | 9.33 | 2.12 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,800 | 9.12 | 1.90 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,700 | 8.95 | 1.90 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 8.94 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | NYY | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.45 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 11.35 | 1.99 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,500 | 9.51 | 1.73 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,200 | 9.49 | 1.83 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $4,400 | 9.33 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | NYY | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $3,300 | 8.29 | 2.51 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.45 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 9.87 | 1.83 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,800 | 9.43 | 2.48 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.36 | 1.77 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,600 | 8.73 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Westbrook | BOS | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,800 | 9.43 | 2.48 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,200 | 7.58 | 2.37 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,000 | 4.58 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 12.87 | 2.01 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 11.60 | 1.87 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 11.18 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 10.74 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,500 | 8.40 | 3.36 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,400 | 5.96 | 2.48 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 5.97 | 2.29 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 7.24 | 2.26 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,300 | 10.33 | 1.64 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 8.57 | 1.43 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,800 | 8.53 | 1.78 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,300 | 8.38 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan Biggio | LAD | $2,500 | 6.08 | 2.43 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 8.02 | 2.29 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,900 | 6.56 | 2.26 |
| Jason Vosler | SEA | $2,800 | 6.31 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 11.50 | 1.89 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,400 | 11.12 | 2.06 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,900 | 10.99 | 2.24 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,000 | 10.98 | 1.83 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 10.79 | 1.96 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.78 | 1.66 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,700 | 10.67 | 2.88 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,500 | 10.64 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 7.41 | 3.09 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,900 | 8.43 | 2.91 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,700 | 10.67 | 2.88 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,200 | 6.11 | 2.78 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $3,100 | 8.33 | 2.69 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,800 | 6.92 | 2.47 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $4,300 | 10.59 | 2.46 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $3,200 | 7.80 | 2.44 |
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.