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 | $10,300 | 24.22 | 2.35 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,300 | 23.97 | 2.58 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,500 | 22.77 | 2.40 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 22.22 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,300 | 23.97 | 2.58 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 22.22 | 2.47 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,500 | 22.77 | 2.40 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,300 | 24.22 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,300 | 9.08 | 1.71 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,600 | 9.00 | 1.96 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 8.84 | 1.73 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,300 | 8.67 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,100 | 7.09 | 3.37 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,600 | 6.70 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 11.22 | 2.04 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $3,700 | 9.64 | 2.61 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 9.32 | 1.83 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,100 | 7.09 | 3.37 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,000 | 9.22 | 1.84 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,600 | 8.76 | 1.90 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,700 | 8.64 | 2.33 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,800 | 8.56 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.36 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,700 | 8.64 | 2.33 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,400 | 7.85 | 2.31 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 6.91 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 13.14 | 2.02 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,800 | 12.05 | 2.51 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.71 | 1.89 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 11.38 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 8.75 | 3.13 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,200 | 6.81 | 3.10 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.86 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 11.38 | 2.53 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 10.95 | 1.71 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,900 | 9.84 | 2.01 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 9.72 | 1.65 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $5,000 | 9.31 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 6.35 | 2.76 |
| Gio Urshela | DET | $2,200 | 5.58 | 2.54 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,800 | 6.41 | 2.29 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 8.67 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,800 | 12.66 | 1.86 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 11.92 | 1.86 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 11.04 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 10.77 | 1.86 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $5,000 | 10.65 | 2.13 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,700 | 10.59 | 1.86 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,900 | 10.59 | 2.71 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,000 | 10.17 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Call | WSH | $3,200 | 9.79 | 3.06 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,500 | 7.43 | 2.97 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 8.16 | 2.91 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,600 | 7.40 | 2.85 |
| David Peralta | SD | $2,600 | 7.32 | 2.82 |
| Dylan Carlson | TB | $2,500 | 6.84 | 2.74 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,900 | 10.59 | 2.71 |
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.