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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $11,800 | 23.23 | 1.97 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 21.83 | 2.18 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $9,400 | 18.54 | 1.97 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $8,800 | 18.31 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeon Woods Richardson | MIN | $4,000 | 15.75 | 3.94 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,300 | 18.12 | 2.18 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 21.83 | 2.18 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $7,700 | 16.46 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $9,600 | 10.08 | 1.05 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 9.14 | 2.23 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 7.95 | 1.59 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,800 | 7.89 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 5.75 | 2.39 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 9.14 | 2.23 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,700 | 5.80 | 2.15 |
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,700 | 5.77 | 2.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $9,600 | 10.08 | 1.05 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 9.48 | 1.58 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 9.14 | 2.23 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,300 | 9.05 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 5.75 | 2.39 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $3,100 | 7.18 | 2.32 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 9.14 | 2.23 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,700 | 5.80 | 2.15 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 10.03 | 1.79 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 8.90 | 1.65 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,800 | 8.72 | 2.29 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $6,600 | 8.38 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,100 | 5.82 | 2.77 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Adam Frazier | KC | $2,700 | 6.22 | 2.30 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,800 | 8.72 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 13.11 | 2.22 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.47 | 1.72 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 10.33 | 1.67 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,800 | 10.32 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,700 | 7.56 | 2.80 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 13.11 | 2.22 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,800 | 10.32 | 2.15 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,500 | 9.13 | 2.03 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,200 | 8.85 | 1.70 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 8.54 | 1.71 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.49 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Mendick | CWS | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| Luis Urias | SEA | $2,800 | 6.10 | 2.18 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $8,800 | 10.53 | 1.20 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $10,000 | 10.19 | 1.02 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,500 | 10.02 | 1.82 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 9.71 | 1.62 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,300 | 9.69 | 2.25 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,500 | 9.67 | 2.76 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 9.57 | 1.74 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,000 | 9.46 | 3.15 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,500 | 7.04 | 2.81 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,500 | 9.67 | 2.76 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,100 | 8.15 | 2.63 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,900 | 7.37 | 2.54 |
| Kevin Pillar | CWS | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.52 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,500 | 8.79 | 2.51 |
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $3,100 | 7.76 | 2.50 |
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.