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 | $12,000 | 28.45 | 2.37 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 23.63 | 2.41 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 21.99 | 2.20 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,600 | 20.59 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Myers | MIL | $7,800 | 18.96 | 2.43 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 23.63 | 2.41 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,600 | 20.59 | 2.39 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,000 | 28.45 | 2.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.51 | 1.90 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,800 | 9.20 | 1.92 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 8.74 | 2.03 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,000 | 8.01 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,700 | 6.76 | 2.50 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 6.94 | 2.24 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,500 | 7.74 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.51 | 1.90 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 9.30 | 1.72 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,800 | 9.20 | 1.92 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 8.96 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 7.97 | 2.95 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,400 | 6.51 | 2.71 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,000 | 8.07 | 2.69 |
| Justin Turner | SEA | $2,700 | 6.99 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,200 | 10.31 | 1.66 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.56 | 1.61 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,800 | 8.46 | 1.76 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $4,100 | 8.34 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,200 | 7.15 | 3.25 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,500 | 7.65 | 3.06 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.45 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,200 | 4.90 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.86 | 1.75 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 10.66 | 1.69 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 10.60 | 1.63 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,300 | 10.07 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $3,800 | 10.05 | 2.64 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.42 | 2.47 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,300 | 7.77 | 2.35 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 10.24 | 1.60 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.91 | 1.91 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,300 | 9.89 | 2.30 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,200 | 9.13 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 6.55 | 2.43 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,200 | 7.64 | 2.39 |
| Eric Wagaman | LAA | $3,300 | 7.64 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,800 | 10.86 | 2.86 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $7,000 | 10.61 | 1.52 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.61 | 1.74 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,000 | 10.35 | 1.72 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,900 | 10.20 | 1.73 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,300 | 10.18 | 2.37 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,700 | 10.16 | 1.78 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,300 | 6.65 | 2.89 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,800 | 10.86 | 2.86 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Billy Cook | PIT | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,900 | 7.81 | 2.69 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 6.31 | 2.63 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,300 | 8.66 | 2.62 |
| Austin Hays | PHI | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
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.