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 | $12,000 | 26.36 | 2.20 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,100 | 21.84 | 2.40 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,900 | 21.51 | 2.17 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,600 | 20.95 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | CWS | $5,300 | 13.57 | 2.56 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,200 | 20.61 | 2.51 |
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $7,800 | 19.25 | 2.47 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,100 | 21.84 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 9.78 | 2.33 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,100 | 9.67 | 2.36 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,200 | 9.58 | 2.28 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 9.03 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.70 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.50 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.74 | 1.76 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 9.78 | 2.33 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,100 | 9.67 | 2.36 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,200 | 9.58 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,300 | 7.88 | 3.43 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,300 | 7.44 | 3.23 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Matt Gorski | PIT | $2,200 | 6.11 | 2.78 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $8,200 | 8.81 | 1.07 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,400 | 8.77 | 1.99 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $7,400 | 8.69 | 1.17 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,600 | 8.50 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,400 | 6.60 | 2.75 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,600 | 8.50 | 2.36 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,700 | 6.33 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 12.03 | 1.94 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $8,400 | 10.98 | 1.31 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,600 | 10.08 | 1.80 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 9.77 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liover Peguero | PIT | $2,000 | 5.14 | 2.57 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,600 | 8.90 | 2.47 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 9.42 | 2.42 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $9,200 | 10.91 | 1.19 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,700 | 10.80 | 2.30 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,000 | 10.27 | 2.57 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $8,000 | 9.84 | 1.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | CWS | $2,200 | 6.55 | 2.98 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,500 | 6.94 | 2.78 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,000 | 10.27 | 2.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.36 | 1.90 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $9,800 | 11.47 | 1.17 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,200 | 10.93 | 2.10 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.54 | 1.76 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $5,300 | 10.51 | 1.98 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $7,400 | 10.44 | 1.41 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $9,600 | 10.43 | 1.09 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,000 | 9.98 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,900 | 8.34 | 2.88 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,200 | 6.28 | 2.85 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,900 | 7.86 | 2.71 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,000 | 5.37 | 2.69 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,600 | 6.97 | 2.68 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,200 | 5.82 | 2.65 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,800 | 9.97 | 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.