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 | $10,800 | 42.51 | 3.94 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 42.19 | 3.98 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $10,400 | 38.32 | 3.68 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,500 | 33.02 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 42.19 | 3.98 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,800 | 42.51 | 3.94 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $10,400 | 38.32 | 3.68 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,900 | 31.43 | 3.53 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,600 | 16.08 | 3.49 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 14.42 | 3.20 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.81 | 3.56 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,500 | 12.58 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,400 | 10.03 | 4.18 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.07 |
| Bobby Dalbec | BOS | $2,100 | 8.52 | 4.05 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 14.87 | 4.13 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.27 | 3.68 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.07 | 3.35 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 12.08 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.19 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 14.87 | 4.13 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,300 | 9.14 | 3.97 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.86 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 13.14 | 2.99 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 12.46 | 3.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 11.90 | 3.31 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 11.02 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 11.02 | 3.80 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,500 | 9.47 | 3.79 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 10.61 | 3.32 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 11.90 | 3.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,100 | 13.44 | 3.28 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.95 | 3.50 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 12.80 | 3.20 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,600 | 12.47 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 10.97 | 5.48 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,600 | 12.47 | 4.80 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,700 | 10.04 | 3.72 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,700 | 9.71 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 17.67 | 3.53 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 15.83 | 3.68 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.00 | 3.66 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,500 | 14.42 | 3.21 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.17 | 3.29 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 13.12 | 3.36 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,900 | 12.99 | 4.48 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 12.68 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,000 | 10.77 | 5.39 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,900 | 12.99 | 4.48 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 12.68 | 4.37 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $2,900 | 12.32 | 4.25 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 11.01 | 4.24 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
| Richie Palacios | STL | $2,400 | 9.55 | 3.98 |
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.