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 | $12,600 | 25.34 | 2.01 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 21.96 | 2.20 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,200 | 20.94 | 2.28 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,400 | 19.25 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $7,200 | 16.53 | 2.30 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,200 | 20.94 | 2.28 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 21.96 | 2.20 |
| Ryan Feltner | COL | $5,500 | 12.12 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,000 | 11.32 | 1.89 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 9.70 | 1.76 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,900 | 9.54 | 1.95 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,400 | 8.86 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,100 | 8.27 | 2.67 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
| Martin Maldonado | CWS | $2,100 | 4.97 | 2.37 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 6.55 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,000 | 11.32 | 1.89 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $8,800 | 10.66 | 1.21 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 9.81 | 1.72 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 9.70 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,100 | 8.27 | 2.67 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,900 | 6.98 | 2.41 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.41 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,300 | 7.95 | 2.41 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $7,800 | 11.45 | 1.47 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 9.34 | 1.67 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,900 | 9.14 | 1.55 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,400 | 9.01 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,000 | 7.07 | 2.36 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,300 | 5.39 | 2.34 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 8.06 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 11.08 | 1.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 10.73 | 1.65 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,800 | 10.48 | 1.81 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,200 | 10.43 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,600 | 9.13 | 2.54 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 7.65 | 2.47 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 10.22 | 2.27 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $3,100 | 6.74 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.28 | 1.57 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,800 | 9.26 | 1.93 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $7,600 | 8.92 | 1.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Short | ATL | $2,300 | 6.07 | 2.64 |
| Danny Mendick | CWS | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,500 | 6.21 | 2.48 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,800 | 6.81 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 11.35 | 1.89 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 11.19 | 2.00 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 10.88 | 2.59 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,400 | 10.51 | 1.64 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 10.36 | 1.70 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,600 | 10.28 | 2.86 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,600 | 9.88 | 2.15 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 9.87 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,000 | 6.21 | 3.11 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $2,100 | 6.48 | 3.09 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,900 | 8.47 | 2.92 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,600 | 10.28 | 2.86 |
| Kyle Stowers | BAL | $2,000 | 5.56 | 2.78 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 10.88 | 2.59 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,300 | 8.51 | 2.58 |
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.