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 | $11,200 | 42.44 | 3.79 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,300 | 39.54 | 3.84 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,900 | 37.66 | 3.80 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,000 | 34.21 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roddery Muñoz | MIA | $5,500 | 22.46 | 4.08 |
| Kenta Maeda | DET | $6,700 | 26.39 | 3.94 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,100 | 31.31 | 3.86 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,300 | 39.54 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 13.06 | 3.84 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 12.52 | 3.48 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,100 | 12.51 | 3.05 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,600 | 12.10 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,300 | 10.84 | 4.71 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,400 | 10.13 | 4.22 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 11.40 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.42 | 3.36 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 13.07 | 3.96 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.09 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,500 | 12.00 | 4.80 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.22 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 13.07 | 3.96 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 14.85 | 3.30 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 14.37 | 3.59 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 14.19 | 3.83 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.92 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,000 | 11.97 | 3.99 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,800 | 10.89 | 3.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 14.19 | 3.83 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,200 | 11.53 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 11.68 | 2.92 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 11.19 | 3.50 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 11.09 | 3.26 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,000 | 10.44 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | SD | $2,200 | 9.21 | 4.18 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,600 | 10.06 | 3.87 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,700 | 9.91 | 3.67 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 11.19 | 3.50 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 15.52 | 3.70 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 14.08 | 3.52 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 13.86 | 3.22 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,300 | 13.63 | 3.17 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 13.38 | 3.34 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,400 | 13.23 | 3.89 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,200 | 13.00 | 4.06 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 12.99 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,200 | 11.02 | 5.01 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,600 | 11.55 | 4.44 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,700 | 11.93 | 4.42 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,400 | 9.97 | 4.15 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,400 | 9.79 | 4.08 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,200 | 13.00 | 4.06 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,400 | 9.73 | 4.05 |
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.