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 | 24.36 | 2.26 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 24.33 | 2.48 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,200 | 20.36 | 2.00 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,200 | 17.69 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $5,000 | 15.43 | 3.09 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 24.33 | 2.48 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 24.36 | 2.26 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,200 | 17.69 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 9.86 | 2.40 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,500 | 8.44 | 1.88 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,400 | 8.12 | 1.85 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $6,400 | 8.10 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,100 | 5.94 | 2.83 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 9.86 | 2.40 |
| Tomas Nido | DET | $2,000 | 4.43 | 2.22 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,800 | 6.18 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $8,400 | 10.93 | 1.30 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,300 | 10.19 | 1.92 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,700 | 10.08 | 1.77 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,300 | 9.94 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,100 | 5.94 | 2.83 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,100 | 5.60 | 2.67 |
| Nick Maton | CWS | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,700 | 6.50 | 2.41 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,300 | 11.08 | 2.09 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,000 | 9.35 | 1.87 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 8.43 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,800 | 7.27 | 2.60 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $3,400 | 8.26 | 2.43 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.27 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,600 | 10.17 | 1.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.02 | 1.70 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.76 | 2.17 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,100 | 9.71 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,200 | 7.17 | 2.24 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 7.93 | 2.20 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.76 | 2.17 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 6.04 | 2.16 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 10.28 | 1.80 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 9.61 | 1.78 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,600 | 9.19 | 2.00 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $8,200 | 9.15 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,200 | 5.29 | 2.40 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,100 | 8.87 | 2.16 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,300 | 9.12 | 2.12 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 8.46 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $9,400 | 13.41 | 1.43 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.96 | 1.99 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $9,600 | 12.23 | 1.27 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 10.82 | 1.75 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,500 | 10.44 | 1.90 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $5,000 | 10.38 | 2.08 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,400 | 9.95 | 2.26 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $8,600 | 9.84 | 1.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,500 | 7.62 | 3.05 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,300 | 6.87 | 2.99 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,800 | 8.37 | 2.99 |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | MIN | $2,000 | 5.65 | 2.82 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,200 | 6.11 | 2.78 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,700 | 7.27 | 2.69 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,400 | 6.44 | 2.68 |
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.