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 | $11,400 | 26.12 | 2.29 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $10,600 | 23.92 | 2.26 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,200 | 23.35 | 2.54 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,500 | 21.64 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,200 | 23.35 | 2.54 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,300 | 19.95 | 2.40 |
| Andre Pallante | STL | $6,700 | 15.52 | 2.32 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,400 | 26.12 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,200 | 8.30 | 1.98 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 8.18 | 1.90 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $7,000 | 8.09 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,400 | 6.70 | 2.79 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,800 | 6.89 | 2.46 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
| Tyler Heineman | TOR | $2,000 | 4.84 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.90 | 1.87 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,200 | 9.75 | 1.88 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 9.43 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | SEA | $2,400 | 7.45 | 3.11 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,400 | 6.70 | 2.79 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,900 | 8.06 | 2.78 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,800 | 7.72 | 2.76 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 10.81 | 1.80 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,800 | 9.08 | 1.89 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.81 | 1.66 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,600 | 8.46 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.75 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,000 | 5.27 | 2.64 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,600 | 6.02 | 2.32 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,400 | 7.89 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.80 | 1.74 |
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 10.13 | 1.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 10.01 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,100 | 6.49 | 3.09 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 8.55 | 2.76 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,800 | 7.55 | 2.70 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,800 | 6.99 | 2.50 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 10.38 | 1.62 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 9.86 | 1.97 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,600 | 8.85 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Wagaman | LAA | $3,100 | 8.78 | 2.83 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,600 | 6.97 | 2.68 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,700 | 7.19 | 2.66 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,100 | 5.44 | 2.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,500 | 10.88 | 3.11 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,800 | 10.79 | 1.59 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,200 | 10.56 | 2.51 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,600 | 10.53 | 1.88 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,400 | 10.52 | 2.39 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,000 | 10.47 | 1.75 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,700 | 10.37 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,600 | 10.28 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,500 | 10.88 | 3.11 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,400 | 7.34 | 3.06 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,100 | 6.41 | 3.05 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,100 | 9.36 | 3.02 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,600 | 7.85 | 3.02 |
| Billy Cook | PIT | $2,000 | 6.02 | 3.01 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,600 | 7.75 | 2.98 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $3,400 | 10.11 | 2.97 |
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.