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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 24.07 | 2.23 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,500 | 20.06 | 2.36 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,800 | 19.21 | 1.96 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,500 | 18.83 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $7,200 | 18.16 | 2.52 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,500 | 20.06 | 2.36 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $6,000 | 13.52 | 2.25 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 24.07 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,900 | 9.19 | 2.36 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,400 | 8.83 | 2.01 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 8.81 | 1.70 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,600 | 8.63 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,500 | 7.52 | 3.01 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $3,000 | 7.33 | 2.44 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,500 | 6.08 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,600 | 9.80 | 1.75 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,600 | 9.29 | 2.02 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,900 | 9.19 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,500 | 7.52 | 3.01 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,100 | 5.97 | 2.84 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 6.94 | 2.78 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $3,000 | 9.31 | 3.10 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,700 | 8.46 | 2.29 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,600 | 8.30 | 1.81 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,000 | 8.14 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $3,000 | 9.31 | 3.10 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Brandon Drury | LAA | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 10.95 | 1.66 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 10.66 | 2.42 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.52 | 1.85 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,500 | 10.37 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,200 | 8.85 | 2.77 |
| Jake Amaya | CWS | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 10.66 | 2.42 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 10.48 | 1.64 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 10.21 | 1.93 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,200 | 9.03 | 2.15 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 8.72 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 8.72 | 3.49 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $2,800 | 6.46 | 2.31 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,600 | 5.94 | 2.29 |
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $2,600 | 5.82 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 12.64 | 1.83 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 11.33 | 1.74 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 11.12 | 2.10 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,200 | 11.09 | 2.64 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 10.89 | 1.73 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,500 | 10.46 | 2.32 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,500 | 9.63 | 1.75 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,100 | 9.60 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,900 | 8.39 | 2.89 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,900 | 7.95 | 2.74 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,000 | 8.20 | 2.73 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,200 | 8.65 | 2.70 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,200 | 11.09 | 2.64 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Ramon Laureano | ATL | $3,200 | 8.24 | 2.58 |
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.