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 | 24.29 | 2.25 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $12,000 | 24.03 | 2.00 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $11,200 | 23.39 | 2.09 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,000 | 22.23 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,300 | 14.61 | 2.32 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 24.29 | 2.25 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,000 | 22.23 | 2.22 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 20.95 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $9,400 | 11.29 | 1.20 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,500 | 10.22 | 2.27 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 9.20 | 1.84 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,100 | 8.90 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,500 | 7.05 | 2.82 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,000 | 5.16 | 2.58 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.46 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $9,400 | 11.29 | 1.20 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,500 | 10.22 | 2.27 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 10.12 | 1.91 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,500 | 9.66 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,400 | 7.34 | 3.06 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,500 | 7.05 | 2.82 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,500 | 9.66 | 2.76 |
| Michael Toglia | COL | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.62 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,200 | 11.36 | 1.83 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 9.58 | 2.13 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $7,200 | 9.02 | 1.25 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,300 | 8.47 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,100 | 7.63 | 2.46 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,300 | 5.13 | 2.23 |
| Tommy Edman | LAD | $3,700 | 8.22 | 2.22 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 7.29 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 11.19 | 1.83 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,600 | 10.27 | 2.23 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 10.25 | 1.74 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 10.06 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 7.56 | 2.36 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.49 | 2.29 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,300 | 5.24 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.92 | 1.82 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,300 | 10.60 | 2.00 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 9.65 | 2.10 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 9.34 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,600 | 6.44 | 2.48 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $2,800 | 6.85 | 2.45 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,100 | 7.30 | 2.36 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 12.18 | 1.93 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.45 | 1.73 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $9,000 | 10.53 | 1.17 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,100 | 10.45 | 2.55 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,700 | 10.23 | 2.18 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 10.22 | 1.76 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 10.19 | 2.43 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $4,600 | 10.17 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 8.44 | 2.81 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,300 | 6.27 | 2.73 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,200 | 8.57 | 2.68 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,100 | 10.45 | 2.55 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,400 | 8.64 | 2.54 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,500 | 8.71 | 2.49 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,600 | 8.95 | 2.49 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,000 | 7.48 | 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.