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 | $10,600 | 45.18 | 4.26 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,000 | 37.31 | 3.73 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,900 | 32.82 | 3.31 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $8,100 | 29.99 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 45.18 | 4.26 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,000 | 37.31 | 3.73 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $8,100 | 29.99 | 3.70 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,900 | 32.82 | 3.31 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 12.29 | 3.23 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,300 | 12.13 | 3.67 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $9,000 | 11.17 | 1.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,300 | 12.13 | 3.67 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,500 | 8.85 | 3.54 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $2,900 | 10.14 | 3.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 13.72 | 4.43 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.11 | 3.49 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 9.36 | 1.67 |
| Michael Stefanic | TOR | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 13.72 | 4.43 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.11 | 3.49 |
| Michael Stefanic | TOR | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 9.36 | 1.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $11,400 | 13.18 | 1.16 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.39 | 3.87 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 11.94 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
| Logan Davidson | ATH | $2,000 | 8.03 | 4.01 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.39 | 3.87 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 9.41 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,400 | 12.19 | 3.59 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $8,600 | 9.93 | 1.15 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,000 | 9.85 | 3.28 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 7.84 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,400 | 12.19 | 3.59 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,000 | 9.85 | 3.28 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 7.84 | 3.14 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,400 | 6.18 | 2.58 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,000 | 14.37 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $13,400 | 13.84 | 1.03 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,400 | 11.90 | 3.50 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.74 | 3.67 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 11.71 | 3.44 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $9,400 | 11.23 | 1.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
| Drew Avans | ATH | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.94 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,200 | 8.57 | 3.89 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.74 | 3.67 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,300 | 8.29 | 3.60 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,000 | 14.37 | 3.59 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 10.26 | 3.54 |
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.