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 | 43.49 | 3.95 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 39.55 | 3.66 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,500 | 37.62 | 3.96 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,900 | 34.73 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,500 | 37.62 | 3.96 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 43.49 | 3.95 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 39.55 | 3.66 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,200 | 33.54 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 14.97 | 3.74 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,800 | 14.19 | 5.07 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,300 | 14.04 | 3.27 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,800 | 14.19 | 5.07 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,600 | 11.72 | 4.51 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,700 | 11.30 | 4.18 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,300 | 9.46 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 13.53 | 4.23 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 10.81 | 3.38 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.30 | 3.55 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.16 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 13.53 | 4.23 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,600 | 9.59 | 3.69 |
| Jorbit Vivas | NYY | $2,200 | 8.02 | 3.65 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.30 | 3.55 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 14.39 | 3.60 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 14.38 | 3.89 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 14.30 | 4.33 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 12.20 | 4.52 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 14.30 | 4.33 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 12.34 | 4.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 13.03 | 3.52 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,900 | 12.93 | 3.32 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 12.54 | 3.69 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.44 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 12.42 | 4.28 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,400 | 8.99 | 3.75 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,800 | 10.34 | 3.69 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 11.80 | 3.69 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 18.60 | 4.13 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.54 | 3.24 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,600 | 13.94 | 3.03 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 13.61 | 3.58 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.58 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 13.55 | 3.77 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,300 | 13.54 | 4.10 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,000 | 13.27 | 4.42 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.28 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,300 | 9.76 | 4.25 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,700 | 11.43 | 4.23 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 18.60 | 4.13 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,700 | 11.16 | 4.13 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,300 | 13.54 | 4.10 |
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.