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 | $11,500 | 41.46 | 3.61 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 38.11 | 3.56 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $9,400 | 34.81 | 3.70 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,900 | 33.51 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $9,400 | 34.81 | 3.70 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,500 | 41.46 | 3.61 |
| Jordan Montgomery | ARI | $7,300 | 26.13 | 3.58 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 38.11 | 3.56 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,500 | 14.38 | 3.20 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 13.12 | 4.52 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,200 | 12.28 | 3.84 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 13.12 | 4.52 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 10.23 | 4.09 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.12 | 3.72 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 12.86 | 4.59 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,400 | 11.76 | 3.46 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 10.89 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 12.86 | 4.59 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,600 | 10.83 | 4.17 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 10.62 | 4.08 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.12 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 16.29 | 3.79 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 14.13 | 4.28 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 13.89 | 3.47 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,100 | 13.61 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 14.13 | 4.28 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 16.29 | 3.79 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 12.45 | 3.56 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,200 | 7.79 | 3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.50 | 3.46 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 13.27 | 3.79 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 11.31 | 3.33 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 11.26 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 13.27 | 3.79 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.02 | 3.56 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.50 | 3.46 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 9.05 | 3.35 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 15.09 | 3.35 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 14.39 | 3.06 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 13.95 | 3.40 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.24 | 3.49 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,300 | 13.22 | 4.00 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,700 | 13.17 | 3.56 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,200 | 13.08 | 4.09 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,500 | 12.92 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Ramírez | WSH | $2,200 | 11.05 | 5.02 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,700 | 12.68 | 4.70 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.55 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,000 | 12.76 | 4.25 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,200 | 13.08 | 4.09 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,700 | 10.84 | 4.01 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,400 | 9.63 | 4.01 |
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.