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 | $11,800 | 25.14 | 2.13 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,500 | 20.41 | 2.15 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,500 | 20.32 | 2.14 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,800 | 19.56 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $7,800 | 17.81 | 2.28 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,500 | 18.83 | 2.21 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,500 | 20.41 | 2.15 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,500 | 20.32 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.82 | 2.52 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,000 | 9.30 | 1.86 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.15 | 1.87 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,900 | 8.57 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | WAS | $2,600 | 7.85 | 3.02 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.94 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,700 | 7.90 | 2.93 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,400 | 12.51 | 1.95 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,200 | 10.79 | 1.74 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.82 | 2.52 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 9.46 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | WAS | $2,600 | 7.85 | 3.02 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.94 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,700 | 7.90 | 2.93 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,800 | 11.44 | 2.38 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,300 | 10.35 | 2.41 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,600 | 10.28 | 2.23 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 9.62 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 7.42 | 2.97 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 9.62 | 2.75 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,300 | 10.35 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,000 | 10.87 | 2.17 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.67 | 2.09 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,200 | 10.62 | 2.04 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,900 | 10.06 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 6.43 | 2.92 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 7.96 | 2.84 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,900 | 10.06 | 2.58 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,800 | 7.15 | 2.55 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,500 | 10.95 | 2.43 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 10.39 | 1.85 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 10.35 | 1.82 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,000 | 9.94 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $3,000 | 8.00 | 2.67 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,900 | 7.37 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,800 | 7.08 | 2.53 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 12.01 | 1.91 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.32 | 1.74 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.58 | 1.79 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $6,300 | 10.43 | 1.65 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,100 | 10.15 | 2.47 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,700 | 10.13 | 1.78 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,400 | 10.11 | 1.58 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 9.95 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,200 | 7.90 | 3.59 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,300 | 7.74 | 3.36 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,400 | 7.96 | 3.32 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,300 | 7.20 | 3.13 |
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $2,500 | 7.84 | 3.13 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,000 | 6.13 | 3.06 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,500 | 7.18 | 2.87 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
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.