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 | 24.25 | 2.20 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,800 | 23.45 | 2.39 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,800 | 21.86 | 2.23 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,400 | 19.19 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,800 | 23.45 | 2.39 |
| Roddery Munoz | MIA | $6,500 | 14.56 | 2.24 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,800 | 21.86 | 2.23 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 24.25 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,500 | 9.51 | 1.73 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.80 | 1.76 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,200 | 8.73 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,600 | 7.72 | 2.97 |
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.55 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 5.92 | 2.47 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,900 | 9.80 | 2.00 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,500 | 9.51 | 1.73 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,000 | 9.44 | 1.89 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,600 | 7.72 | 2.97 |
| Austin Shenton | TB | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.55 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 5.92 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 10.41 | 1.83 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,400 | 9.84 | 1.82 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,200 | 9.81 | 2.34 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Black | MIL | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 7.11 | 2.63 |
| Niko Goodrum | TB | $2,300 | 5.41 | 2.35 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,200 | 9.81 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 11.25 | 1.84 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 11.20 | 1.75 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,600 | 11.05 | 1.97 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 10.99 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willi Castro | MIN | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,300 | 5.46 | 2.37 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,800 | 8.90 | 2.34 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 6.14 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,700 | 9.33 | 3.46 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,800 | 9.13 | 1.90 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 8.96 | 1.54 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,500 | 8.44 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,700 | 9.33 | 3.46 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $3,100 | 7.52 | 2.43 |
| Ehire Adrianza | LAA | $2,200 | 5.17 | 2.35 |
| Graham Pauley | SD | $2,900 | 6.78 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.97 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,900 | 10.57 | 1.79 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 10.33 | 1.64 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,800 | 10.20 | 1.76 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,400 | 10.07 | 1.87 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $5,500 | 9.93 | 1.81 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,700 | 9.83 | 2.09 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 9.70 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,300 | 6.88 | 2.99 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $3,200 | 9.19 | 2.87 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,200 | 8.83 | 2.76 |
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,800 | 7.62 | 2.72 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $3,100 | 8.10 | 2.61 |
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.