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 | $11,000 | 43.34 | 3.94 |
| Michael King | SD | $10,000 | 40.99 | 4.10 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,100 | 40.06 | 3.97 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,600 | 39.70 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zebby Matthews | MIN | $6,100 | 27.38 | 4.49 |
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $7,200 | 31.35 | 4.35 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,600 | 39.70 | 4.14 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,400 | 38.67 | 4.11 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,400 | 11.82 | 3.48 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 11.82 | 3.19 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,100 | 11.62 | 3.75 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 11.39 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,300 | 10.59 | 4.61 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 10.32 | 4.30 |
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.15 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,200 | 8.82 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,400 | 13.64 | 4.01 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.62 | 3.58 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 12.83 | 3.56 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.69 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,400 | 13.64 | 4.01 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 9.76 | 3.91 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.78 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 11.17 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 14.03 | 3.51 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 13.84 | 4.77 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.58 | 3.57 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 13.28 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 13.84 | 4.77 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,300 | 9.57 | 4.16 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 11.98 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 12.72 | 3.03 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.61 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.49 |
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 12.06 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 12.06 | 4.47 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.78 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.61 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,900 | 15.89 | 3.24 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 14.82 | 3.09 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 14.12 | 3.62 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 13.73 | 4.58 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 13.65 | 3.50 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 13.57 | 4.38 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,700 | 13.57 | 3.67 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,000 | 13.51 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 11.65 | 4.85 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,900 | 13.46 | 4.64 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 13.73 | 4.58 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,000 | 13.51 | 4.50 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 13.57 | 4.38 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,700 | 11.66 | 4.32 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,800 | 11.71 | 4.18 |
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,300 | 9.37 | 4.08 |
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.