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 | $10,000 | 26.58 | 2.66 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,500 | 24.74 | 2.91 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,000 | 22.70 | 2.84 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,500 | 21.16 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,500 | 24.74 | 2.91 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,000 | 22.70 | 2.84 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 26.58 | 2.66 |
| Andrew Heaney | PIT | $7,600 | 17.25 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 9.60 | 2.18 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,000 | 9.37 | 1.87 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $4,900 | 9.25 | 1.89 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,700 | 9.08 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,000 | 5.45 | 2.73 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,700 | 7.14 | 2.64 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,700 | 9.08 | 2.45 |
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,000 | 4.55 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 10.25 | 1.86 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 9.68 | 1.79 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 9.60 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,500 | 6.99 | 2.79 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,000 | 5.45 | 2.73 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,700 | 7.14 | 2.64 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,700 | 9.08 | 2.45 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 8.80 | 1.54 |
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $3,700 | 8.36 | 2.26 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,500 | 8.14 | 2.33 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 8.09 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,500 | 8.14 | 2.33 |
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $3,700 | 8.36 | 2.26 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 6.23 | 2.22 |
| Jose Iglesias | SD | $2,800 | 6.09 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.26 | 1.77 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 10.13 | 2.03 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,100 | 9.83 | 2.40 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 7.52 | 2.69 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.93 | 2.47 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,700 | 6.50 | 2.41 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,100 | 9.83 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,900 | 9.82 | 1.66 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,700 | 9.23 | 1.96 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 9.00 | 0.94 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,500 | 8.88 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,600 | 7.12 | 2.74 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $3,000 | 7.80 | 2.60 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,100 | 8.01 | 2.58 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,200 | 11.94 | 2.30 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.72 | 1.86 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,200 | 10.89 | 2.09 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $8,600 | 10.80 | 1.26 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,800 | 10.77 | 1.86 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,400 | 10.64 | 1.97 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.62 | 1.74 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,200 | 10.52 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gorski | PIT | $2,000 | 8.76 | 4.38 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,300 | 7.69 | 3.35 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,800 | 8.11 | 2.90 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,900 | 8.19 | 2.82 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,500 | 9.80 | 2.80 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,600 | 9.84 | 2.73 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 6.56 | 2.73 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,100 | 5.35 | 2.55 |
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.