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 | $10,800 | 44.26 | 4.10 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,200 | 34.44 | 3.38 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $8,600 | 34.28 | 3.99 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,200 | 33.03 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 44.26 | 4.10 |
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $7,200 | 29.47 | 4.09 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $8,600 | 34.28 | 3.99 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $8,000 | 30.31 | 3.79 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,800 | 13.04 | 3.43 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.89 | 3.48 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,500 | 12.43 | 3.55 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,300 | 12.19 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,400 | 9.47 | 3.95 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.91 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,400 | 9.33 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,600 | 11.96 | 4.60 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 11.61 | 2.98 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 11.43 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,600 | 11.96 | 4.60 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 9.84 | 3.64 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $2,900 | 10.53 | 3.63 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.41 | 4.06 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 13.16 | 3.21 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,400 | 10.74 | 3.16 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 9.88 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.41 | 4.06 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,500 | 8.73 | 3.49 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $2,900 | 9.52 | 3.28 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 13.16 | 3.21 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.71 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 11.90 | 3.05 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,000 | 11.72 | 5.86 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,000 | 10.74 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,000 | 11.72 | 5.86 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,000 | 10.74 | 5.37 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.71 |
| Davis Wendzel | TEX | $2,100 | 7.01 | 3.34 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 17.62 | 3.91 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,300 | 13.52 | 4.10 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 13.27 | 3.69 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.98 | 4.33 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,000 | 12.27 | 4.09 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,300 | 12.22 | 3.70 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,400 | 12.14 | 3.57 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $3,200 | 11.79 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,300 | 11.24 | 4.89 |
| Willie Calhoun | LAA | $2,200 | 10.48 | 4.77 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,100 | 9.60 | 4.57 |
| Robbie Grossman | CWS | $2,400 | 10.47 | 4.36 |
| Estevan Florial | CLE | $2,300 | 10.01 | 4.35 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.98 | 4.33 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,300 | 9.60 | 4.17 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,300 | 13.52 | 4.10 |
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.