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 | 25.42 | 2.31 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $8,600 | 23.71 | 2.76 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,600 | 21.59 | 2.25 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,900 | 21.30 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $8,600 | 23.71 | 2.76 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,000 | 20.67 | 2.58 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $8,200 | 20.26 | 2.47 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $7,300 | 17.12 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,300 | 10.12 | 1.91 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,000 | 9.83 | 1.97 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,900 | 8.95 | 2.29 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $6,600 | 8.89 | 1.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TB | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,100 | 5.34 | 2.54 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 10.57 | 1.71 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.42 | 1.71 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,300 | 10.12 | 1.91 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $5,300 | 10.07 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,100 | 7.11 | 3.38 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,400 | 7.05 | 2.94 |
| Danny Jansen | TB | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.03 | 1.89 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $7,200 | 8.54 | 1.19 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,500 | 8.22 | 1.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 8.21 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,600 | 6.14 | 2.36 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $2,600 | 6.01 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 11.33 | 2.31 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 10.67 | 1.78 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 10.64 | 1.87 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,500 | 10.42 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,200 | 8.59 | 2.69 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 11.33 | 2.31 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,300 | 7.59 | 2.30 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 10.37 | 1.89 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,400 | 10.13 | 1.08 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $9,600 | 9.42 | 0.98 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.39 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Barger | TOR | $2,900 | 7.29 | 2.51 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,100 | 7.63 | 2.46 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 8.33 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $7,000 | 14.05 | 2.01 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,500 | 11.13 | 1.71 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.02 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.77 | 1.71 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $4,200 | 10.34 | 2.46 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $5,000 | 10.16 | 2.03 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,900 | 10.15 | 2.07 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,500 | 9.80 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,300 | 9.15 | 3.98 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,100 | 6.79 | 3.23 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,800 | 7.38 | 2.64 |
| Cavan Biggio | KC | $2,300 | 5.96 | 2.59 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,800 | 7.20 | 2.57 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,800 | 9.77 | 2.57 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,400 | 6.15 | 2.56 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
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.