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 | $11,000 | 23.72 | 2.16 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,000 | 20.47 | 2.56 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,800 | 18.03 | 1.84 |
| Bowden Francis | TOR | $7,800 | 16.97 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $5,000 | 12.86 | 2.57 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,000 | 20.47 | 2.56 |
| Bowden Francis | TOR | $7,800 | 16.97 | 2.18 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 23.72 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 10.52 | 2.19 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $4,800 | 8.45 | 1.76 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.21 | 1.87 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,200 | 8.15 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,100 | 5.76 | 2.74 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,000 | 5.07 | 2.53 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 10.52 | 2.19 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $4,700 | 9.84 | 2.09 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $5,100 | 9.51 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,000 | 5.78 | 2.89 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,100 | 5.76 | 2.74 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,300 | 9.88 | 1.86 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,000 | 9.87 | 1.97 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.07 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 7.12 | 2.37 |
| Ronny Simon | MIA | $2,200 | 5.15 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 10.40 | 2.08 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.26 | 1.68 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.99 | 1.66 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,000 | 9.33 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | TEX | $2,000 | 5.02 | 2.51 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,000 | 9.33 | 2.33 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 5.79 | 2.23 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,300 | 7.28 | 2.20 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 10.84 | 1.97 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $9,800 | 9.67 | 0.99 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.01 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,100 | 8.77 | 2.83 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.65 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 7.80 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,400 | 12.00 | 1.88 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 11.99 | 1.90 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.99 | 1.84 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,300 | 11.16 | 1.77 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,300 | 10.86 | 2.53 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,800 | 10.63 | 1.83 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,600 | 10.58 | 2.30 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,800 | 10.27 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,300 | 6.89 | 3.00 |
| Kevin Pillar | TEX | $2,600 | 7.77 | 2.99 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,800 | 8.07 | 2.88 |
| Tirso Ornelas | SD | $2,100 | 5.90 | 2.81 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,200 | 6.17 | 2.81 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.69 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,300 | 8.70 | 2.64 |
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,300 | 6.03 | 2.62 |
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.