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 | $11,000 | 45.72 | 4.16 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $10,200 | 39.39 | 3.86 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,600 | 37.96 | 3.58 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 36.43 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 45.72 | 4.16 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $8,600 | 33.86 | 3.94 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $10,200 | 39.39 | 3.86 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $9,000 | 34.63 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,800 | 12.96 | 3.41 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,600 | 12.85 | 3.57 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 12.59 | 3.23 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,200 | 12.49 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Cooper | CHC | $2,300 | 10.32 | 4.49 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,800 | 12.20 | 4.36 |
| Jair Camargo | MIN | $2,000 | 8.34 | 4.17 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 14.42 | 3.52 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.72 | 3.71 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 13.23 | 3.31 |
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,000 | 11.93 | 5.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,000 | 11.93 | 5.97 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 9.15 | 3.98 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.86 | 3.65 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,800 | 13.59 | 4.85 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 13.43 | 3.63 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.43 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,800 | 13.59 | 4.85 |
| Joey Wendle | NYM | $2,000 | 7.86 | 3.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $2,900 | 11.39 | 3.93 |
| Amed Rosario | TB | $2,900 | 11.23 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 12.07 | 3.35 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.56 | 3.40 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.53 | 3.11 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,300 | 9.53 | 4.14 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,500 | 9.81 | 3.93 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 10.74 | 3.84 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,400 | 14.92 | 3.39 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 14.79 | 3.44 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 14.53 | 3.38 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 14.27 | 3.40 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,600 | 14.22 | 3.95 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 14.19 | 3.83 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.12 | 3.44 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,200 | 14.01 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Canario | CHC | $2,100 | 11.44 | 5.45 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,600 | 12.32 | 4.74 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $2,700 | 12.23 | 4.53 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,300 | 10.16 | 4.42 |
| Harrison Bader | NYM | $2,400 | 10.54 | 4.39 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,200 | 14.01 | 4.38 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,600 | 11.34 | 4.36 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,100 | 8.89 | 4.23 |
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.