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 | $13,000 | 24.95 | 1.92 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $11,000 | 21.74 | 1.98 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,900 | 21.40 | 2.40 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $10,400 | 20.91 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,900 | 21.40 | 2.40 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 18.87 | 2.10 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $10,400 | 20.91 | 2.01 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $11,000 | 21.74 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,800 | 10.29 | 2.71 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,700 | 8.85 | 2.39 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 8.68 | 1.64 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,500 | 8.41 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,800 | 10.29 | 2.71 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,600 | 6.70 | 2.58 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,500 | 11.53 | 1.77 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,800 | 10.29 | 2.71 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 10.25 | 1.90 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,300 | 10.07 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.08 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,200 | 6.07 | 2.76 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,300 | 11.78 | 1.87 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,400 | 11.19 | 2.07 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,800 | 10.83 | 1.87 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 9.93 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Castro | COL | $2,600 | 6.17 | 2.37 |
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,500 | 5.77 | 2.31 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,100 | 9.31 | 2.27 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,300 | 7.38 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 13.12 | 2.22 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 11.06 | 1.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.62 | 2.08 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $9,200 | 9.74 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 7.96 | 2.49 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 13.12 | 2.22 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,500 | 5.25 | 2.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,200 | 10.39 | 2.00 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,500 | 9.59 | 1.74 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.34 | 1.70 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,900 | 9.21 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 6.34 | 2.54 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,900 | 8.36 | 2.14 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,700 | 5.68 | 2.11 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,200 | 10.39 | 2.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,600 | 12.30 | 2.20 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,700 | 11.76 | 1.75 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,700 | 11.57 | 2.03 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.32 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $8,800 | 10.66 | 1.21 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $4,400 | 10.18 | 2.31 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,800 | 10.17 | 2.12 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,900 | 10.06 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 8.27 | 3.59 |
| Jordan Luplow | MIN | $2,500 | 8.14 | 3.26 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,000 | 8.98 | 2.99 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,700 | 8.04 | 2.98 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,300 | 6.84 | 2.97 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,400 | 7.00 | 2.92 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,400 | 6.73 | 2.81 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,100 | 8.43 | 2.72 |
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.