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 | $10,900 | 44.21 | 4.06 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $11,100 | 42.36 | 3.82 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,300 | 42.35 | 3.44 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 38.49 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $8,200 | 33.92 | 4.14 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,500 | 30.52 | 4.07 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 44.21 | 4.06 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 38.49 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.81 | 3.29 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 13.80 | 3.45 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 13.51 | 4.66 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $3,000 | 12.89 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 13.51 | 4.66 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $3,000 | 12.89 | 4.30 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,100 | 8.90 | 4.24 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,900 | 16.50 | 4.23 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 15.07 | 3.86 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.39 | 3.62 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,000 | 9.88 | 4.94 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 9.33 | 4.24 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,900 | 16.50 | 4.23 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,400 | 9.95 | 4.14 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 14.49 | 3.92 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 14.20 | 4.58 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 13.90 | 3.31 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 13.76 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 11.00 | 4.58 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 14.20 | 4.58 |
| Kevin Smith | OAK | $2,000 | 8.88 | 4.44 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 11.02 | 4.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 13.82 | 3.84 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 12.79 | 4.13 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.23 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 9.32 | 4.66 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,400 | 10.54 | 4.39 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 12.79 | 4.13 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,100 | 8.27 | 3.94 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,300 | 18.22 | 4.24 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 15.88 | 3.18 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.85 | 3.62 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 14.42 | 3.90 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,800 | 14.39 | 3.79 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 14.13 | 3.36 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,200 | 13.82 | 4.32 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,100 | 13.42 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,700 | 12.80 | 4.74 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,500 | 11.71 | 4.68 |
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,300 | 10.69 | 4.65 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 9.81 | 4.46 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,000 | 13.08 | 4.36 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.87 | 4.35 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 13.01 | 4.34 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,100 | 13.42 | 4.33 |
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.