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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,000 | 23.68 | 2.37 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,600 | 23.30 | 2.43 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,200 | 22.84 | 2.78 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $7,500 | 19.84 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,200 | 22.84 | 2.78 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $7,500 | 19.84 | 2.64 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,600 | 23.30 | 2.43 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,000 | 23.68 | 2.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 8.95 | 1.72 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,300 | 8.75 | 2.04 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,500 | 8.63 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,700 | 8.26 | 3.06 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,100 | 4.85 | 2.31 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,800 | 6.04 | 2.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 9.29 | 1.82 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,900 | 9.14 | 1.87 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 9.03 | 1.67 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 8.95 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,700 | 8.26 | 3.06 |
| Bligh Madris | DET | $2,300 | 6.42 | 2.79 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,400 | 8.70 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,500 | 9.51 | 2.11 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,100 | 9.00 | 2.19 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,800 | 7.85 | 1.64 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,500 | 7.50 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,100 | 6.78 | 3.23 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,100 | 9.00 | 2.19 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,800 | 6.04 | 2.16 |
| Whit Merrifield | ATL | $3,100 | 6.67 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $5,000 | 11.31 | 2.26 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 9.95 | 1.81 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 9.45 | 1.75 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,000 | 9.07 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,400 | 5.60 | 2.33 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,600 | 5.97 | 2.30 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $5,000 | 11.31 | 2.26 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $3,400 | 6.50 | 1.91 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,200 | 10.15 | 1.95 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,000 | 9.89 | 4.95 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 9.57 | 1.68 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,600 | 9.30 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,000 | 9.89 | 4.95 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 6.36 | 2.54 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,000 | 5.04 | 2.52 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,800 | 5.98 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 11.19 | 2.00 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,300 | 11.15 | 2.59 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,500 | 10.63 | 1.93 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,600 | 10.24 | 2.23 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,200 | 9.80 | 2.33 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $5,600 | 9.69 | 1.73 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $3,500 | 9.60 | 2.74 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,900 | 9.56 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $3,500 | 9.60 | 2.74 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,100 | 5.55 | 2.64 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Daz Cameron | OAK | $3,000 | 7.77 | 2.59 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,300 | 11.15 | 2.59 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.56 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,100 | 5.31 | 2.53 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,100 | 7.52 | 2.43 |
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.