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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,700 | 43.24 | 4.04 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,700 | 43.20 | 4.45 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $11,000 | 35.64 | 3.24 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,800 | 33.01 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,700 | 43.20 | 4.45 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,700 | 43.24 | 4.04 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,100 | 31.32 | 3.87 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,800 | 33.01 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $3,200 | 14.43 | 4.51 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,400 | 13.56 | 3.08 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.54 | 3.66 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 13.21 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $3,200 | 14.43 | 4.51 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 13.21 | 4.13 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $2,600 | 10.41 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.01 | 3.64 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,400 | 11.05 | 3.25 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.43 | 3.26 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.27 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,300 | 9.60 | 4.17 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,500 | 9.63 | 3.85 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.01 | 3.64 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,500 | 8.62 | 3.45 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 13.46 | 3.45 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 13.02 | 3.18 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,200 | 12.38 | 3.87 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,300 | 12.33 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 11.55 | 3.98 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 11.44 | 3.94 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,200 | 12.38 | 3.87 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.50 | 3.75 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.01 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,100 | 12.26 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.01 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 11.92 | 3.97 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,500 | 17.75 | 3.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 17.40 | 3.70 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 16.35 | 3.71 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,400 | 14.09 | 3.20 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $3,700 | 13.56 | 3.66 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 12.98 | 3.09 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,500 | 12.95 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Verdugo | ATL | $2,100 | 9.21 | 4.38 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.29 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.24 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,500 | 10.54 | 4.22 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,300 | 9.65 | 4.20 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $2,500 | 10.45 | 4.18 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,400 | 9.95 | 4.15 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
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.