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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,600 | 36.44 | 3.80 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 36.41 | 3.43 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,100 | 35.06 | 3.47 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,700 | 34.84 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,300 | 32.31 | 3.89 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,600 | 36.44 | 3.80 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,900 | 32.05 | 3.60 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,700 | 34.84 | 3.59 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,500 | 13.49 | 3.86 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,500 | 12.91 | 3.69 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 12.53 | 3.06 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,900 | 12.38 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,000 | 9.29 | 4.64 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,900 | 12.38 | 4.27 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,800 | 11.61 | 4.15 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,000 | 11.98 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 14.01 | 3.89 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 13.63 | 3.41 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.16 | 3.66 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.54 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 12.32 | 4.25 |
| Niko Goodrum | TB | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 14.01 | 3.89 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 12.35 | 3.86 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 15.38 | 3.85 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 14.25 | 3.75 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 13.12 | 3.55 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,500 | 12.72 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.02 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 15.38 | 3.85 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 11.06 | 3.81 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 12.08 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 12.73 | 3.54 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.22 | 3.70 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.24 | 3.63 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,400 | 10.97 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,400 | 10.97 | 4.57 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,300 | 9.39 | 4.08 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.22 | 3.70 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.24 | 3.63 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,300 | 15.82 | 3.68 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 15.35 | 3.66 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 15.30 | 3.56 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 14.91 | 3.73 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,800 | 13.92 | 3.66 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.77 | 3.28 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $3,900 | 13.72 | 3.52 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.61 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,200 | 11.66 | 5.30 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,200 | 9.99 | 4.54 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,500 | 11.13 | 4.45 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,500 | 11.02 | 4.41 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,100 | 12.94 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,300 | 13.42 | 4.07 |
| Aaron Hicks | LAA | $2,500 | 10.08 | 4.03 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,600 | 10.39 | 4.00 |
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.