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 | $9,700 | 24.51 | 2.53 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 22.95 | 2.30 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,000 | 20.23 | 2.25 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $8,800 | 19.24 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,700 | 24.51 | 2.53 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $5,500 | 12.74 | 2.32 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 22.95 | 2.30 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,000 | 20.23 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,200 | 10.70 | 2.55 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,700 | 8.86 | 2.39 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.32 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,200 | 10.70 | 2.55 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,400 | 5.81 | 2.42 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,700 | 8.86 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 11.25 | 1.88 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,200 | 10.70 | 2.55 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 10.52 | 1.91 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,300 | 9.51 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,200 | 7.03 | 3.19 |
| Matt Gorski | PIT | $2,000 | 6.23 | 3.12 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,200 | 8.36 | 2.61 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.26 | 1.94 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,600 | 8.73 | 1.90 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,800 | 8.58 | 1.79 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 8.40 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,500 | 7.23 | 2.89 |
| Garrett Hampson | ARI | $2,500 | 6.46 | 2.58 |
| Jorbit Vivas | NYY | $2,400 | 5.46 | 2.27 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,700 | 6.11 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 11.10 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.97 | 2.15 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,300 | 10.95 | 2.55 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $9,000 | 9.87 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liover Peguero | PIT | $2,000 | 5.58 | 2.79 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,300 | 10.95 | 2.55 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,700 | 9.71 | 2.07 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,400 | 9.63 | 1.02 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,800 | 9.48 | 1.98 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,400 | 9.36 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | BOS | $2,000 | 5.59 | 2.79 |
| Josh Rojas | CWS | $2,000 | 5.51 | 2.76 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,300 | 5.98 | 2.60 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.83 | 1.82 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,500 | 10.61 | 1.93 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,900 | 10.52 | 1.78 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.51 | 1.67 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,000 | 10.42 | 2.08 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,800 | 10.39 | 2.16 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,800 | 10.34 | 2.15 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,800 | 10.16 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 6.45 | 3.22 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,300 | 7.16 | 3.11 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $3,100 | 9.19 | 2.97 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,600 | 7.50 | 2.88 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,800 | 10.16 | 2.67 |
| Ronny Simon | MIA | $2,500 | 6.34 | 2.54 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $3,600 | 9.12 | 2.53 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,900 | 7.29 | 2.51 |
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.