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 | $10,100 | 42.38 | 4.20 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,800 | 41.02 | 4.19 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,200 | 40.76 | 4.00 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,000 | 40.22 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,100 | 42.38 | 4.20 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,800 | 41.02 | 4.19 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,100 | 36.82 | 4.05 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,000 | 40.22 | 4.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,000 | 15.10 | 3.77 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 13.61 | 3.89 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,000 | 12.84 | 4.28 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.66 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 9.80 | 4.67 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,000 | 12.84 | 4.28 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.66 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,100 | 15.10 | 3.68 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.66 | 3.96 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.76 | 3.92 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.76 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.66 | 3.96 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.76 | 3.92 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,100 | 15.10 | 3.68 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.76 | 3.47 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 14.77 | 3.43 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 13.49 | 3.46 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.12 | 3.45 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 13.06 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.45 | 3.95 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 13.06 | 3.84 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.62 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,000 | 14.27 | 3.57 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 14.09 | 4.02 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,800 | 12.15 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 14.09 | 4.02 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,000 | 14.27 | 3.57 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,200 | 11.34 | 3.54 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,400 | 11.89 | 3.50 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 15.95 | 3.54 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 15.23 | 3.11 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 14.16 | 2.95 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 13.76 | 3.62 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 13.63 | 3.79 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,400 | 13.54 | 3.98 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 13.46 | 3.74 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,000 | 13.44 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $2,400 | 10.47 | 4.36 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,800 | 11.55 | 4.13 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.12 | 4.12 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,400 | 13.54 | 3.98 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,400 | 13.38 | 3.93 |
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.