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 | $10,800 | 29.38 | 2.72 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,700 | 20.30 | 2.09 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,100 | 19.56 | 1.94 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,300 | 18.80 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 29.38 | 2.72 |
| Tobias Myers | MIL | $6,100 | 14.92 | 2.45 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $5,500 | 12.93 | 2.35 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,000 | 17.57 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 10.13 | 2.66 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,600 | 9.71 | 2.11 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,900 | 9.16 | 3.16 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,100 | 9.14 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,900 | 9.16 | 3.16 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,400 | 7.18 | 2.99 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 10.13 | 2.66 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 7.47 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 11.31 | 1.80 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 10.13 | 2.66 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,600 | 9.71 | 2.11 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,300 | 9.42 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,900 | 9.16 | 3.16 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 7.79 | 3.12 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,400 | 7.18 | 2.99 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 10.43 | 2.01 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,100 | 9.61 | 1.88 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,600 | 9.18 | 2.55 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,900 | 8.84 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,600 | 9.18 | 2.55 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,800 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,600 | 6.12 | 2.35 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 6.28 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 11.25 | 1.91 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,600 | 10.94 | 2.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.38 | 1.85 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,300 | 10.31 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,600 | 7.24 | 2.78 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,000 | 7.68 | 2.56 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,700 | 8.92 | 2.41 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,600 | 8.60 | 2.39 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 12.00 | 2.18 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,100 | 10.64 | 2.60 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,500 | 9.37 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,000 | 8.01 | 2.67 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 8.65 | 2.62 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,100 | 10.64 | 2.60 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.60 | 1.91 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 11.40 | 1.87 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,900 | 11.03 | 2.25 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,500 | 10.21 | 1.86 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $5,000 | 10.11 | 2.02 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 10.11 | 1.71 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,400 | 9.89 | 2.25 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,700 | 9.86 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,300 | 7.87 | 3.42 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,800 | 8.11 | 2.90 |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | MIN | $2,000 | 5.54 | 2.77 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Cavan Biggio | KC | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,200 | 8.53 | 2.67 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $3,500 | 9.19 | 2.63 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,600 | 6.65 | 2.56 |
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.