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 | 44.43 | 4.04 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,800 | 43.33 | 4.42 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,000 | 38.83 | 3.88 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 37.42 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,800 | 43.33 | 4.42 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 44.43 | 4.04 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,000 | 38.83 | 3.88 |
| Eric Lauer | TOR | $6,700 | 26.03 | 3.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.66 | 3.25 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 13.66 | 3.60 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,700 | 13.02 | 4.82 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $2,900 | 11.87 | 4.09 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,800 | 11.19 | 4.00 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.33 | 3.60 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 10.83 | 3.18 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.62 | 3.54 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 10.52 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,500 | 9.33 | 3.73 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.33 | 3.60 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.04 | 3.59 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.62 | 3.54 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 14.87 | 4.02 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.84 | 3.64 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,400 | 13.62 | 4.01 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 13.05 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 14.87 | 4.02 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,400 | 13.62 | 4.01 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,900 | 11.23 | 3.87 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.40 | 3.72 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 12.36 | 3.74 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 12.14 | 3.68 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 12.09 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 12.36 | 3.74 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.40 | 3.72 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 12.14 | 3.68 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,300 | 18.66 | 3.52 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.94 | 3.90 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,300 | 14.60 | 3.40 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.47 | 3.44 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.46 | 3.61 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,500 | 13.64 | 3.90 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,500 | 13.54 | 3.87 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,800 | 13.28 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,000 | 12.72 | 6.36 |
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,100 | 9.41 | 4.48 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.39 | 4.27 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,200 | 13.04 | 4.08 |
| Leody Taveras | SEA | $2,400 | 9.63 | 4.01 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,000 | 7.81 | 3.91 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,200 | 12.52 | 3.91 |
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.