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 | $10,800 | 39.61 | 3.67 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,800 | 39.52 | 4.03 |
| Eury Pérez | MIA | $9,600 | 38.39 | 4.00 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $11,000 | 37.96 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,800 | 39.52 | 4.03 |
| Eury Pérez | MIA | $9,600 | 38.39 | 4.00 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 39.61 | 3.67 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,300 | 37.37 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,900 | 13.05 | 4.50 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 13.04 | 4.07 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 12.89 | 2.93 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 12.72 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,900 | 13.05 | 4.50 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 9.87 | 4.29 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 9.68 | 4.21 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,400 | 17.04 | 5.01 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 13.99 | 3.33 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 13.72 | 3.43 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,400 | 17.04 | 5.01 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 8.70 | 3.95 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.06 | 3.95 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 15.17 | 3.99 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.88 | 3.47 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 13.75 | 3.27 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,400 | 12.62 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 12.17 | 4.68 |
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,400 | 10.33 | 4.30 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 10.87 | 4.02 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 15.17 | 3.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 13.50 | 3.75 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.12 | 3.45 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 12.61 | 3.23 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,300 | 12.36 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,400 | 10.19 | 4.25 |
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,100 | 8.42 | 4.01 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 13.50 | 3.75 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,500 | 16.93 | 3.76 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 15.95 | 3.32 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,600 | 14.94 | 4.15 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 14.48 | 4.02 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 14.39 | 3.27 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.31 | 3.33 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,200 | 14.11 | 4.41 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,800 | 13.97 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 13.23 | 4.41 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,200 | 14.11 | 4.41 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 13.78 | 4.31 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $2,800 | 11.90 | 4.25 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 11.86 | 4.24 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.22 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,000 | 12.51 | 4.17 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,600 | 14.94 | 4.15 |
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.