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 | $10,800 | 47.44 | 4.39 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 45.32 | 4.12 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 43.46 | 4.22 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,300 | 39.94 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 47.44 | 4.39 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,300 | 39.94 | 4.30 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 43.46 | 4.22 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,200 | 37.97 | 4.13 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 12.88 | 3.30 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,100 | 11.71 | 3.78 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 11.19 | 2.87 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,500 | 11.19 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 8.92 | 3.88 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,300 | 8.78 | 3.82 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,100 | 11.71 | 3.78 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,600 | 9.75 | 3.75 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $3,200 | 11.89 | 3.71 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.73 | 3.67 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 11.34 | 3.24 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,800 | 11.06 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,100 | 7.90 | 3.76 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $3,200 | 11.89 | 3.71 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.73 | 3.67 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 9.99 | 3.44 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 13.16 | 3.21 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.20 | 3.39 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 11.17 | 3.85 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.07 | 3.77 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 11.52 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.15 | 3.45 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.41 | 3.35 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 12.08 | 3.36 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 11.79 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,500 | 9.36 | 3.74 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 9.37 | 3.60 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.15 | 3.45 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 12.08 | 3.36 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 17.40 | 3.48 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.76 | 3.28 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,800 | 14.07 | 3.70 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 13.59 | 3.23 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.56 | 3.57 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,300 | 13.42 | 3.12 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,200 | 13.40 | 3.19 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,800 | 13.24 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,500 | 11.82 | 4.73 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,500 | 11.50 | 4.60 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,200 | 9.51 | 4.32 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,600 | 10.88 | 4.18 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,600 | 10.52 | 4.05 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,600 | 10.41 | 4.00 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
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.