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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $12,000 | 23.70 | 1.98 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,300 | 23.08 | 2.24 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $10,300 | 20.30 | 1.97 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,000 | 17.69 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,300 | 23.08 | 2.24 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $8,300 | 17.04 | 2.05 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,600 | 17.26 | 2.01 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $7,200 | 14.49 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.43 | 1.75 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $9,200 | 9.14 | 0.99 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.55 | 1.71 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,900 | 8.33 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,000 | 7.50 | 2.50 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,200 | 5.46 | 2.48 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $3,000 | 7.37 | 2.46 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,100 | 7.26 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,500 | 12.25 | 1.88 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 11.34 | 1.89 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,300 | 10.70 | 1.70 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $6,000 | 9.89 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,300 | 6.70 | 2.91 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,700 | 6.81 | 2.52 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,000 | 7.50 | 2.50 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,200 | 5.46 | 2.48 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,900 | 11.24 | 1.91 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.04 | 1.89 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 9.88 | 1.76 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,100 | 9.37 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,100 | 8.39 | 2.70 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,600 | 6.65 | 2.56 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,600 | 8.72 | 2.42 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,100 | 6.87 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,400 | 9.94 | 1.55 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 9.91 | 1.55 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 9.57 | 1.54 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 9.00 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,000 | 7.35 | 2.45 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,200 | 4.87 | 2.21 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,900 | 7.70 | 1.98 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,500 | 6.78 | 1.94 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,500 | 9.89 | 1.80 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,100 | 9.75 | 1.91 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,400 | 9.66 | 1.79 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,300 | 8.55 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,400 | 7.18 | 2.99 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,300 | 8.55 | 1.99 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,100 | 9.75 | 1.91 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,800 | 7.13 | 1.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 13.55 | 1.99 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 11.70 | 1.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 11.54 | 1.89 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $5,700 | 10.81 | 1.90 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,700 | 10.31 | 2.19 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,700 | 9.91 | 2.68 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $9,400 | 9.84 | 1.05 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 9.64 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Haggerty | SEA | $2,200 | 6.86 | 3.12 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,500 | 7.78 | 3.11 |
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,100 | 5.97 | 2.84 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,700 | 7.58 | 2.81 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $3,100 | 8.30 | 2.68 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,700 | 9.91 | 2.68 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,600 | 9.53 | 2.65 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,100 | 5.36 | 2.55 |
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.