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 | 44.64 | 4.13 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,600 | 38.29 | 3.99 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,900 | 36.99 | 3.39 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,500 | 35.48 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 44.64 | 4.13 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,600 | 38.29 | 3.99 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,200 | 31.87 | 3.89 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,500 | 35.48 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 14.95 | 3.74 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 14.37 | 3.59 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.71 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,800 | 12.71 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,600 | 11.84 | 4.55 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 11.21 | 4.31 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,500 | 10.36 | 4.15 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 15.20 | 4.75 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.20 | 3.13 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 11.95 | 3.98 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 11.79 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 15.20 | 4.75 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,200 | 9.53 | 4.33 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,200 | 8.96 | 4.07 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 11.95 | 3.98 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.02 | 3.26 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 13.89 | 3.31 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.55 | 3.99 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,700 | 12.64 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.55 | 3.99 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.92 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 10.93 | 3.77 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 11.87 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 12.48 | 3.67 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.22 | 3.06 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 10.79 | 3.72 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,100 | 10.74 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 10.79 | 3.72 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 12.48 | 3.67 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,100 | 10.74 | 3.47 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,900 | 10.06 | 3.47 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.76 | 3.49 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 15.20 | 3.62 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 14.62 | 3.75 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 14.15 | 4.88 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,400 | 14.04 | 3.19 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,700 | 13.62 | 5.05 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.45 | 3.45 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 13.12 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,700 | 13.62 | 5.05 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 14.15 | 4.88 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,700 | 12.14 | 4.50 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,700 | 11.06 | 4.10 |
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,300 | 9.31 | 4.05 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,600 | 10.49 | 4.04 |
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.