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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $11,800 | 23.10 | 1.96 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,500 | 22.67 | 2.16 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,200 | 19.39 | 1.90 |
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $7,800 | 17.47 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $7,800 | 17.47 | 2.24 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $5,600 | 12.42 | 2.22 |
| Mitch Spence | OAK | $5,800 | 12.67 | 2.18 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $7,500 | 16.23 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,000 | 8.76 | 2.19 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,500 | 8.64 | 1.92 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.62 | 1.76 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,300 | 8.55 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,700 | 7.80 | 2.89 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $2,300 | 5.95 | 2.59 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,300 | 8.55 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,800 | 9.75 | 2.03 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $3,600 | 9.14 | 2.54 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 8.94 | 1.57 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,400 | 8.94 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,700 | 7.80 | 2.89 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,300 | 8.55 | 2.59 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $2,300 | 5.95 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,600 | 9.95 | 2.16 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,900 | 9.77 | 1.99 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,400 | 8.52 | 1.94 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.43 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,300 | 5.76 | 2.50 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,100 | 7.55 | 2.44 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,400 | 8.03 | 2.36 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,400 | 7.93 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 13.16 | 2.06 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 12.95 | 2.06 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,400 | 11.39 | 2.59 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $5,000 | 11.14 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,000 | 7.19 | 3.60 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,000 | 6.62 | 3.31 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,200 | 6.39 | 2.90 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,200 | 6.22 | 2.83 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,500 | 11.64 | 2.12 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 11.06 | 1.15 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 10.26 | 1.77 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $5,100 | 9.70 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,200 | 6.29 | 2.86 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 5.97 | 2.84 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,900 | 6.48 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $6,000 | 11.89 | 1.98 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,700 | 11.59 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 11.58 | 2.07 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $5,800 | 10.94 | 1.89 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,900 | 10.84 | 1.84 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.52 | 1.99 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $5,000 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,800 | 10.39 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,300 | 8.51 | 3.70 |
| Derek Hill | MIA | $2,500 | 8.84 | 3.54 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,700 | 9.35 | 3.46 |
| Ramon Laureano | ATL | $2,300 | 7.84 | 3.41 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,100 | 6.54 | 3.12 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,800 | 8.38 | 2.99 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,800 | 8.23 | 2.94 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,500 | 7.14 | 2.86 |
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.