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 | 45.13 | 4.18 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,600 | 40.19 | 3.79 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,500 | 38.64 | 3.68 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,000 | 37.68 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 45.13 | 4.18 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,600 | 40.19 | 3.79 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,600 | 36.31 | 3.78 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,000 | 37.68 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.84 | 3.55 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,100 | 13.39 | 4.32 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,000 | 12.80 | 3.20 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,400 | 12.64 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,100 | 13.39 | 4.32 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $2,900 | 11.91 | 4.11 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.35 | 3.61 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 11.89 | 3.40 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.57 | 3.40 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.35 | 3.61 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 10.06 | 3.59 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,700 | 9.51 | 3.52 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 11.89 | 3.40 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.70 | 3.42 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 14.56 | 3.64 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.41 | 3.27 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 13.61 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,600 | 10.99 | 4.23 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.23 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 14.56 | 3.64 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,000 | 10.79 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,700 | 16.50 | 3.51 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.27 | 3.23 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,800 | 11.94 | 3.14 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,500 | 11.81 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 9.88 | 3.53 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,700 | 16.50 | 3.51 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.49 | 3.39 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,500 | 11.81 | 3.37 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 16.81 | 3.66 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 15.90 | 3.61 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,500 | 15.81 | 3.51 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 14.78 | 3.36 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,100 | 13.81 | 4.45 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 13.61 | 4.39 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,300 | 13.16 | 3.99 |
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $3,400 | 13.01 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,100 | 13.81 | 4.45 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 13.61 | 4.39 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,500 | 10.84 | 4.33 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 9.07 | 4.32 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,600 | 10.55 | 4.06 |
| Kyle Stowers | BAL | $2,000 | 8.05 | 4.03 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $2,900 | 11.65 | 4.02 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
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.