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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,000 | 40.40 | 4.49 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 39.83 | 3.62 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,600 | 37.79 | 3.57 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,900 | 35.08 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,000 | 40.40 | 4.49 |
| Luis Severino | NYM | $8,200 | 31.44 | 3.83 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $8,600 | 32.79 | 3.81 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 39.83 | 3.62 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,500 | 11.76 | 3.36 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,200 | 11.09 | 3.47 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,000 | 10.91 | 5.45 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,300 | 10.46 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,000 | 10.91 | 5.45 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,600 | 9.74 | 3.74 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 9.14 | 3.65 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,200 | 11.09 | 3.47 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 11.56 | 3.40 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 10.46 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 11.56 | 3.40 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 10.46 | 3.17 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 14.40 | 3.43 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 13.45 | 2.99 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,900 | 12.37 | 3.17 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 11.89 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 14.40 | 3.43 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 11.89 | 3.30 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,600 | 8.46 | 3.25 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,900 | 12.37 | 3.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.52 | 3.20 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 10.62 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 10.62 | 3.22 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.52 | 3.20 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 12.25 | 3.06 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.21 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.18 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,300 | 11.95 | 2.78 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,800 | 11.84 | 4.23 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 11.63 | 3.63 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 11.32 | 3.43 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,300 | 10.90 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,800 | 11.84 | 4.23 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.18 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,500 | 9.52 | 3.81 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.64 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 11.63 | 3.63 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,600 | 9.27 | 3.56 |
| Ramón Laureano | ATL | $2,700 | 9.30 | 3.44 |
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.