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 | $11,600 | 20.06 | 1.73 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $9,000 | 17.36 | 1.93 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $10,200 | 16.47 | 1.61 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $7,800 | 16.35 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $7,100 | 15.69 | 2.21 |
| Emerson Hancock | SEA | $5,500 | 11.91 | 2.17 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $7,800 | 16.35 | 2.10 |
| Dakota Hudson | STL | $5,800 | 12.19 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 9.63 | 2.09 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,600 | 9.10 | 1.62 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,400 | 8.97 | 2.64 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 8.76 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 7.15 | 2.86 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,200 | 8.48 | 2.65 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,400 | 8.97 | 2.64 |
| Ben Rortvedt | NYY | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,100 | 12.37 | 2.03 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 11.15 | 1.80 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,400 | 10.31 | 1.91 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 7.15 | 2.86 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,200 | 8.48 | 2.65 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,400 | 8.97 | 2.64 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,400 | 6.30 | 2.62 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,000 | 11.69 | 1.95 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,600 | 11.11 | 2.41 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 10.92 | 1.82 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,700 | 10.25 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,100 | 6.62 | 3.15 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,600 | 11.11 | 2.41 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,100 | 9.55 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 12.35 | 2.13 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 11.06 | 1.75 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,700 | 10.22 | 2.17 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 9.84 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,000 | 7.26 | 3.63 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 7.65 | 2.47 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,400 | 5.74 | 2.39 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $3,900 | 8.70 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 10.29 | 1.87 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,900 | 9.91 | 1.68 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 9.63 | 1.93 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,200 | 9.30 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,000 | 6.20 | 3.10 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,100 | 8.53 | 2.75 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,200 | 6.03 | 2.74 |
| Ildemaro Vargas | WAS | $2,700 | 6.73 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 12.54 | 1.84 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,600 | 11.25 | 2.01 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.51 | 1.62 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,100 | 10.43 | 1.71 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,300 | 10.40 | 1.96 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,100 | 10.28 | 2.51 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $4,500 | 10.16 | 2.26 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 9.96 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,400 | 8.26 | 3.44 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | CLE | $2,200 | 7.58 | 3.44 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,100 | 6.47 | 3.08 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,300 | 7.02 | 3.05 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,200 | 6.56 | 2.98 |
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,000 | 5.73 | 2.87 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,300 | 6.49 | 2.82 |
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.