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 | $10,000 | 36.83 | 3.68 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,200 | 36.13 | 3.54 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,600 | 33.82 | 3.52 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,400 | 32.29 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,000 | 31.02 | 3.88 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 36.83 | 3.68 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $7,000 | 25.09 | 3.58 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,200 | 36.13 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 12.56 | 4.19 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.12 | 3.37 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,900 | 11.34 | 3.91 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $3,000 | 11.24 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 12.56 | 4.19 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.03 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,600 | 10.22 | 3.93 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,900 | 11.34 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,000 | 13.51 | 4.50 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,000 | 13.51 | 4.50 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.21 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 10.95 | 3.91 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 16.36 | 3.90 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 12.80 | 3.88 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 11.48 | 3.19 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 11.44 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 16.36 | 3.90 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 12.80 | 3.88 |
| Mason McCoy | SD | $2,000 | 7.63 | 3.81 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 10.66 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.01 | 3.42 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 11.48 | 3.28 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 11.39 | 3.35 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 10.87 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,600 | 10.22 | 3.93 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 10.19 | 3.64 |
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,600 | 9.43 | 3.63 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.01 | 3.42 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,200 | 17.80 | 3.42 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 15.65 | 3.56 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 14.15 | 4.42 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 14.01 | 3.79 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,700 | 13.77 | 3.72 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.23 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,500 | 13.49 | 3.85 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,900 | 13.04 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,500 | 12.09 | 4.84 |
| Ben Gamel | HOU | $2,000 | 9.02 | 4.51 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,900 | 13.04 | 4.49 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 14.15 | 4.42 |
| MJ Melendez | KC | $2,600 | 11.21 | 4.31 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.23 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.85 | 4.14 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $2,600 | 10.73 | 4.13 |
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.