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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,400 | 23.33 | 2.24 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,200 | 21.50 | 2.11 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $10,500 | 20.44 | 1.95 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,500 | 19.72 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $6,800 | 16.31 | 2.40 |
| Hogan Harris | OAK | $5,000 | 11.30 | 2.26 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,400 | 23.33 | 2.24 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,300 | 16.16 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,400 | 9.72 | 1.80 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.23 | 1.71 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,400 | 8.50 | 1.93 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 8.32 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,900 | 8.23 | 2.84 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,300 | 5.71 | 2.48 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,700 | 6.58 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 10.58 | 1.71 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,400 | 9.72 | 1.80 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 9.65 | 1.86 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.23 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 8.32 | 3.08 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,300 | 6.98 | 3.03 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,900 | 8.23 | 2.84 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,100 | 5.86 | 2.79 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,900 | 10.04 | 2.05 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $5,500 | 9.54 | 1.73 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,100 | 9.42 | 1.85 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,000 | 8.84 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,000 | 6.67 | 3.33 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,000 | 5.75 | 2.88 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 8.59 | 2.86 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,100 | 5.89 | 2.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,000 | 10.63 | 1.77 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 10.27 | 1.80 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,800 | 9.18 | 1.58 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 8.89 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,200 | 7.08 | 3.22 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,200 | 5.82 | 2.65 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,600 | 6.84 | 2.63 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 8.43 | 2.63 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,500 | 10.26 | 2.28 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,800 | 10.17 | 2.12 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $7,800 | 9.79 | 1.26 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,700 | 8.98 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,600 | 6.28 | 2.41 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,500 | 5.86 | 2.34 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,500 | 10.26 | 2.28 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,500 | 7.55 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 12.07 | 2.19 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,500 | 11.66 | 1.79 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 11.34 | 1.72 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $4,900 | 10.80 | 2.20 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,400 | 10.22 | 1.89 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,700 | 10.13 | 2.74 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,100 | 9.58 | 1.88 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,900 | 9.58 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,100 | 7.60 | 3.62 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,900 | 9.58 | 3.30 |
| Gavin Sheets | CWS | $2,000 | 6.50 | 3.25 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 6.45 | 3.23 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 8.64 | 3.20 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 6.23 | 3.12 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 8.30 | 2.97 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $3,000 | 8.75 | 2.92 |
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.