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 | $10,200 | 27.29 | 2.68 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,900 | 26.11 | 2.40 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,600 | 23.90 | 2.49 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,800 | 22.59 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,200 | 27.29 | 2.68 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,600 | 23.90 | 2.49 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $6,200 | 15.35 | 2.48 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,900 | 26.11 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 10.81 | 1.77 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.58 | 2.08 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,100 | 9.17 | 2.24 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,900 | 8.15 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,400 | 7.33 | 3.05 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,500 | 7.25 | 2.90 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.87 | 2.67 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,700 | 6.84 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 10.81 | 1.77 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,900 | 10.68 | 2.18 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.64 | 1.75 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.58 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,200 | 7.39 | 3.36 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,400 | 7.33 | 3.05 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,500 | 7.25 | 2.90 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.87 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 11.31 | 1.95 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 9.03 | 2.32 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,900 | 8.83 | 2.26 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 8.71 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,700 | 8.26 | 3.06 |
| Leo Jimenez | TOR | $2,200 | 5.66 | 2.57 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,100 | 7.92 | 2.55 |
| Nacho Alvarez Jr. | ATL | $2,000 | 4.84 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 11.58 | 2.03 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,400 | 10.77 | 1.99 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,700 | 10.70 | 2.28 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.64 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,700 | 7.35 | 2.72 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,200 | 5.52 | 2.51 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | PIT | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 10.61 | 1.97 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,100 | 10.02 | 1.97 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 8.94 | 2.48 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 8.74 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 8.40 | 2.62 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,600 | 6.69 | 2.57 |
| Josh Rojas | CWS | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.98 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,900 | 11.22 | 2.29 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 11.21 | 1.81 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,000 | 11.00 | 2.75 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,900 | 10.79 | 2.20 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 10.65 | 1.69 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,200 | 10.53 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,000 | 10.41 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 8.49 | 2.93 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,400 | 7.01 | 2.92 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,000 | 8.57 | 2.86 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,000 | 11.00 | 2.75 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,300 | 9.02 | 2.73 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 8.07 | 2.69 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,700 | 6.84 | 2.53 |
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.