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 | $11,500 | 26.65 | 2.32 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,600 | 20.45 | 2.13 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $8,500 | 18.20 | 2.14 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,200 | 17.63 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,500 | 26.65 | 2.32 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,200 | 17.63 | 2.15 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $8,500 | 18.20 | 2.14 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,600 | 20.45 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,700 | 9.83 | 1.72 |
| Elias Diaz | COL | $8,400 | 9.05 | 1.08 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $8,200 | 8.65 | 1.05 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 8.64 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,100 | 5.32 | 2.53 |
| Seby Zavala | SEA | $2,200 | 5.51 | 2.51 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,500 | 5.92 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.07 | 1.74 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 10.04 | 1.83 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,700 | 9.83 | 1.72 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,300 | 9.70 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,100 | 5.32 | 2.53 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.52 |
| Seby Zavala | SEA | $2,200 | 5.51 | 2.51 |
| Garrett Cooper | BOS | $2,900 | 7.23 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,500 | 10.22 | 2.27 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $9,800 | 10.00 | 1.02 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,700 | 9.54 | 2.58 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,600 | 9.45 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,700 | 9.54 | 2.58 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,100 | 5.39 | 2.56 |
| Jahmai Jones | NYY | $2,000 | 4.96 | 2.48 |
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,000 | 4.86 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.69 | 1.86 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,900 | 11.21 | 1.90 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.09 | 1.79 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 10.54 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy Gonzalez | BOS | $2,200 | 7.99 | 3.63 |
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,300 | 9.26 | 2.81 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.68 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,200 | 7.59 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,600 | 10.78 | 1.92 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 9.91 | 1.60 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,400 | 9.50 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,500 | 7.69 | 3.08 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,700 | 6.91 | 2.56 |
| Luis Urias | SEA | $2,800 | 6.61 | 2.36 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,400 | 9.50 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,900 | 11.45 | 3.95 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 11.38 | 1.96 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,900 | 11.05 | 2.26 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 10.93 | 2.06 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $10,000 | 10.92 | 1.09 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,300 | 10.64 | 2.47 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,800 | 10.31 | 2.15 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $4,400 | 10.28 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,900 | 11.45 | 3.95 |
| Sam Haggerty | SEA | $2,000 | 6.82 | 3.41 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,600 | 8.51 | 3.27 |
| Garrett Hampson | KC | $2,200 | 6.91 | 3.14 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,500 | 7.13 | 2.85 |
| Rafael Ortega | CWS | $2,000 | 5.65 | 2.83 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,300 | 6.07 | 2.64 |
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.