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 | $10,700 | 43.76 | 4.09 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,000 | 42.22 | 4.22 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,800 | 41.45 | 4.23 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,900 | 40.47 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,800 | 41.45 | 4.23 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,000 | 42.22 | 4.22 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $8,600 | 35.53 | 4.13 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 43.76 | 4.09 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,100 | 12.72 | 3.10 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 12.44 | 3.19 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,800 | 12.06 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 9.76 | 4.24 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,300 | 9.57 | 4.16 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 10.55 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.63 | 3.59 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,400 | 11.86 | 4.94 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.71 | 4.04 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.34 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,400 | 11.86 | 4.94 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,100 | 8.98 | 4.28 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.71 | 4.04 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,400 | 15.41 | 3.50 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.97 | 3.78 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.91 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 12.35 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.91 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 11.92 | 3.85 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.97 | 3.78 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 11.35 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.04 | 3.51 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 11.95 | 3.74 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 11.59 | 3.31 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 11.07 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,000 | 9.19 | 4.60 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,500 | 9.83 | 3.93 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 11.95 | 3.74 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.91 | 3.38 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 16.15 | 3.59 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,300 | 15.28 | 6.64 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,500 | 14.50 | 3.22 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 14.37 | 3.27 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,300 | 14.29 | 3.32 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 13.42 | 3.95 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $3,400 | 13.27 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,300 | 15.28 | 6.64 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 12.07 | 4.83 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,300 | 10.46 | 4.55 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,600 | 11.39 | 4.38 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,400 | 10.22 | 4.26 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,600 | 11.00 | 4.23 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.13 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
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.