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 | $10,100 | 40.32 | 3.99 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $11,000 | 39.55 | 3.60 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 34.92 | 3.26 |
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $8,700 | 32.97 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $10,100 | 40.32 | 3.99 |
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $8,700 | 32.97 | 3.79 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $8,600 | 32.42 | 3.77 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $11,000 | 39.55 | 3.60 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,300 | 12.83 | 3.89 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,800 | 12.01 | 4.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 11.87 | 3.30 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 11.87 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,300 | 11.39 | 4.95 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,600 | 11.33 | 4.36 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,800 | 12.01 | 4.29 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.94 | 4.04 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.76 | 4.40 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.92 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 10.65 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.76 | 4.40 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.94 | 4.04 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.92 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,800 | 10.47 | 3.74 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,600 | 17.16 | 3.73 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 16.67 | 3.88 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 14.99 | 4.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 12.99 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 14.99 | 4.84 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 12.78 | 3.99 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.89 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 16.67 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 15.32 | 4.03 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.57 | 3.47 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.54 | 3.47 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 12.92 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 15.32 | 4.03 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 10.60 | 3.92 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 12.92 | 3.69 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 10.85 | 3.62 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.19 | 3.37 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,500 | 15.72 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 15.66 | 3.82 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 14.98 | 3.94 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,900 | 14.56 | 3.73 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 14.44 | 3.80 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,100 | 13.96 | 4.50 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,100 | 13.87 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,500 | 12.01 | 4.80 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 13.75 | 4.74 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,300 | 10.84 | 4.71 |
| Derek Hill | MIA | $2,500 | 11.53 | 4.61 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,900 | 13.22 | 4.56 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,100 | 13.96 | 4.50 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,100 | 13.87 | 4.47 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,000 | 13.22 | 4.41 |
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.