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 | 46.11 | 4.12 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,400 | 37.64 | 3.62 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,600 | 34.20 | 3.56 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,500 | 33.25 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,200 | 46.11 | 4.12 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,400 | 37.64 | 3.62 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $6,200 | 22.37 | 3.61 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,600 | 34.20 | 3.56 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.29 | 3.91 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 12.97 | 3.24 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,700 | 12.92 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,000 | 9.65 | 4.82 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.27 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.07 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 13.64 | 4.40 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,700 | 13.04 | 2.77 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 12.48 | 4.30 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 12.31 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 13.64 | 4.40 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 12.48 | 4.30 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 12.31 | 3.97 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.28 | 3.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 15.17 | 3.45 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 14.81 | 3.44 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 13.60 | 3.32 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,000 | 9.58 | 4.79 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $2,900 | 12.35 | 4.26 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.09 | 3.36 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,200 | 12.34 | 3.86 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.31 | 3.42 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 11.23 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,400 | 10.65 | 4.44 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,000 | 8.79 | 4.39 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,200 | 12.34 | 3.86 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,500 | 9.48 | 3.79 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 15.15 | 3.70 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 14.88 | 5.95 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 14.34 | 3.68 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,000 | 14.21 | 3.55 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,700 | 13.77 | 5.10 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 13.64 | 3.33 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,400 | 13.62 | 4.01 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 14.88 | 5.95 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,700 | 13.77 | 5.10 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,500 | 11.17 | 4.47 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,500 | 10.70 | 4.28 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,600 | 11.11 | 4.27 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,600 | 10.92 | 4.20 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
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.