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 | $10,600 | 44.51 | 4.20 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,100 | 42.42 | 4.20 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,300 | 41.32 | 3.66 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,000 | 38.13 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Ryan | LAD | $8,000 | 36.79 | 4.60 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,000 | 38.13 | 4.24 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 44.51 | 4.20 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,100 | 42.42 | 4.20 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 11.85 | 3.20 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,200 | 11.76 | 3.68 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,400 | 11.66 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,400 | 9.92 | 4.13 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 9.89 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.52 | 3.72 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.61 | 3.94 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.58 | 4.34 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,900 | 11.59 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.58 | 4.34 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,700 | 11.06 | 4.10 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,900 | 11.59 | 4.00 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 10.74 | 3.98 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 16.67 | 3.70 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 14.25 | 3.56 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 13.97 | 3.33 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 13.97 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 13.52 | 4.51 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 13.97 | 3.99 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 11.46 | 3.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 16.67 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 14.25 | 3.56 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,200 | 12.98 | 3.09 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 12.83 | 3.13 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 10.96 | 3.78 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.57 | 3.62 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 14.25 | 3.56 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.93 | 3.53 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 16.51 | 3.37 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 14.75 | 3.35 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 14.45 | 4.01 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,900 | 14.08 | 3.61 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 13.96 | 3.67 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 13.85 | 3.38 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 13.50 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 11.29 | 4.70 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,500 | 11.57 | 4.63 |
| Jerar Encarnación | SF | $2,000 | 9.17 | 4.59 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 13.50 | 4.50 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 12.08 | 4.47 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,800 | 12.44 | 4.44 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,700 | 11.89 | 4.40 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,600 | 11.42 | 4.39 |
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.