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 | $10,900 | 46.28 | 4.25 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,700 | 39.77 | 4.10 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,200 | 38.67 | 3.79 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,400 | 37.88 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $7,700 | 36.22 | 4.70 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,200 | 37.11 | 4.53 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 46.28 | 4.25 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,700 | 39.77 | 4.10 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 14.34 | 3.41 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 13.00 | 5.00 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $2,900 | 12.76 | 4.40 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.49 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 13.00 | 5.00 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $2,900 | 12.76 | 4.40 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,500 | 10.55 | 4.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.05 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,500 | 10.85 | 3.10 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 10.45 | 3.48 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 9.86 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.05 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 9.06 | 3.49 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 10.45 | 3.48 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,600 | 8.49 | 3.27 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 15.71 | 3.74 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 14.40 | 3.69 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,600 | 13.10 | 3.64 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 11.62 | 4.15 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 12.37 | 3.99 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 12.40 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 14.49 | 4.02 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,900 | 14.24 | 3.65 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 13.81 | 3.94 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,000 | 12.68 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.86 | 4.09 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 14.49 | 4.02 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 13.81 | 3.94 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 10.45 | 3.87 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 18.59 | 4.04 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.36 | 3.41 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,500 | 14.95 | 3.32 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 14.32 | 3.98 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 13.95 | 3.32 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,500 | 13.94 | 3.98 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 13.81 | 3.14 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,700 | 13.67 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,700 | 13.07 | 4.84 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,000 | 9.63 | 4.81 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 11.00 | 4.40 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,500 | 10.94 | 4.38 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,100 | 13.38 | 4.32 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,200 | 9.14 | 4.15 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 18.59 | 4.04 |
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.