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 | $9,700 | 24.76 | 2.55 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,900 | 20.89 | 2.11 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,100 | 18.94 | 1.88 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,800 | 18.68 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,700 | 24.76 | 2.55 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $6,700 | 14.86 | 2.22 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $8,100 | 17.38 | 2.15 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,800 | 18.68 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,300 | 10.60 | 2.00 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,400 | 9.49 | 2.16 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $7,200 | 8.72 | 1.21 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,300 | 8.34 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,300 | 8.22 | 3.57 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,400 | 6.07 | 2.53 |
| Ali Sanchez | MIA | $2,100 | 5.26 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,300 | 10.60 | 2.00 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 9.89 | 1.90 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,400 | 9.49 | 2.16 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 9.33 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,300 | 8.22 | 3.57 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,000 | 6.03 | 3.01 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
| Jake Bauers | MIL | $3,200 | 8.64 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,600 | 10.66 | 2.32 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.28 | 1.75 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $4,700 | 8.60 | 1.83 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,700 | 7.53 | 2.79 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 7.77 | 2.59 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 6.63 | 2.46 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,800 | 11.30 | 1.66 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,800 | 10.83 | 1.87 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 10.79 | 1.69 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,800 | 10.38 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,100 | 6.41 | 3.05 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 10.15 | 2.98 |
| Mason McCoy | SD | $2,400 | 5.78 | 2.41 |
| Ryan Kreidler | DET | $2,100 | 4.93 | 2.35 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 10.09 | 1.58 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $8,800 | 10.06 | 1.14 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $6,400 | 9.15 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 7.46 | 3.11 |
| Paul DeJong | KC | $3,500 | 8.32 | 2.38 |
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $2,300 | 5.47 | 2.38 |
| Luis Urias | SEA | $2,800 | 6.21 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,000 | 12.37 | 1.24 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,600 | 11.32 | 1.18 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 10.95 | 2.03 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.90 | 1.82 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,700 | 10.78 | 2.29 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,700 | 10.54 | 1.85 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $5,900 | 10.32 | 1.75 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $4,600 | 10.06 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 9.01 | 3.11 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,600 | 7.91 | 3.04 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,000 | 9.02 | 3.01 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,000 | 5.96 | 2.98 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,200 | 6.38 | 2.90 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,100 | 8.92 | 2.88 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,100 | 8.69 | 2.80 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 7.49 | 2.77 |
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.