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 | 51.75 | 4.70 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,800 | 37.13 | 3.79 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,700 | 35.10 | 3.62 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $10,600 | 34.76 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cameron | KC | $6,000 | 32.34 | 5.39 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 51.75 | 4.70 |
| Eric Lauer | TOR | $6,000 | 24.88 | 4.15 |
| Tobias Myers | MIL | $6,900 | 26.79 | 3.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 15.03 | 3.42 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,500 | 12.99 | 5.20 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 12.94 | 4.98 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $3,000 | 12.40 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,300 | 12.40 | 5.39 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,500 | 12.99 | 5.20 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 12.94 | 4.98 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.97 | 3.77 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,500 | 12.76 | 3.65 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
| Nick Solak | PIT | $2,000 | 7.57 | 3.78 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.97 | 3.77 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,500 | 12.76 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 14.56 | 3.47 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 14.12 | 4.15 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.62 | 3.40 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.26 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,000 | 10.78 | 5.39 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 11.52 | 4.27 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 14.12 | 4.15 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.26 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 15.54 | 4.32 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 14.38 | 4.00 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,800 | 13.70 | 3.61 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 13.25 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 15.54 | 4.32 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 14.38 | 4.00 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 13.25 | 3.78 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 20.25 | 4.22 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.68 | 3.34 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 14.97 | 3.40 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.55 | 3.83 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 13.67 | 3.60 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.61 | 3.16 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $3,200 | 13.28 | 4.15 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,300 | 13.12 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 11.35 | 4.54 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 20.25 | 4.22 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,600 | 10.94 | 4.21 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $3,200 | 13.28 | 4.15 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 12.40 | 4.13 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,500 | 10.33 | 4.13 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.38 | 3.99 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,100 | 12.33 | 3.98 |
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.