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 | $10,400 | 41.57 | 4.00 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,200 | 36.30 | 3.95 |
| Kyle Hart | SD | $7,100 | 32.13 | 4.53 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $9,300 | 31.92 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hart | SD | $7,100 | 32.13 | 4.53 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,400 | 41.57 | 4.00 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,200 | 36.30 | 3.95 |
| Jack Kochanowicz | LAA | $6,800 | 24.11 | 3.55 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 14.03 | 4.38 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,500 | 12.91 | 3.69 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 12.63 | 3.08 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $3,300 | 12.53 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 14.03 | 4.38 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.12 | 4.04 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,200 | 8.75 | 3.98 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.58 | 3.59 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,400 | 11.64 | 4.85 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,000 | 11.43 | 5.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,000 | 11.43 | 5.72 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,400 | 11.64 | 4.85 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,500 | 10.55 | 4.22 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.96 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.58 | 3.67 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.25 | 3.31 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.02 | 3.26 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 12.33 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 10.89 | 4.03 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 12.33 | 3.98 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 12.13 | 3.91 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.28 | 3.76 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 13.42 | 4.19 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 12.69 | 3.73 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 12.47 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,100 | 9.62 | 4.58 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,500 | 11.38 | 4.55 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 13.42 | 4.19 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 12.47 | 3.90 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,500 | 15.98 | 3.55 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.88 | 3.53 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 15.88 | 3.61 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,400 | 14.60 | 3.32 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 14.28 | 4.20 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 14.00 | 3.26 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 13.84 | 3.84 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,500 | 13.62 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,300 | 10.71 | 4.66 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.49 | 4.31 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,100 | 8.96 | 4.27 |
| Tirso Ornelas | SD | $2,100 | 8.92 | 4.25 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 14.28 | 4.20 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.31 | 4.19 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,600 | 10.84 | 4.17 |
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.