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 | $11,000 | 39.46 | 3.59 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 38.49 | 3.63 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $10,800 | 34.12 | 3.16 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,100 | 33.60 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeon Woods Richardson | MIN | $5,500 | 29.49 | 5.36 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $7,800 | 29.90 | 3.83 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 38.49 | 3.63 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $8,600 | 31.15 | 3.62 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 13.32 | 3.33 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,800 | 12.18 | 4.35 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,700 | 12.05 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,800 | 12.18 | 4.35 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $2,700 | 10.17 | 3.77 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,100 | 7.67 | 3.65 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,500 | 9.06 | 3.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.86 | 3.21 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 11.73 | 3.09 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 11.59 | 3.86 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 11.59 | 3.86 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 8.87 | 3.86 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,800 | 9.90 | 3.53 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.50 | 3.55 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.59 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.29 | 3.69 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 11.88 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.29 | 3.69 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.59 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 11.07 | 3.57 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.50 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 11.39 | 3.56 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.17 | 3.02 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $2,800 | 9.42 | 3.37 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,700 | 9.07 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 11.39 | 3.56 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $2,800 | 9.42 | 3.37 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,700 | 9.07 | 3.36 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,700 | 8.49 | 3.14 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 15.93 | 3.62 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 13.68 | 3.18 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,200 | 13.43 | 4.20 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,200 | 13.32 | 3.17 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,500 | 12.75 | 2.83 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,700 | 12.69 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,100 | 11.22 | 5.34 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,500 | 12.69 | 5.08 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,700 | 12.69 | 4.70 |
| Alexander Canario | CHC | $2,300 | 10.78 | 4.68 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,500 | 10.87 | 4.35 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,600 | 11.04 | 4.25 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,200 | 13.43 | 4.20 |
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.