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 | $10,900 | 46.59 | 4.27 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,700 | 45.52 | 4.25 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 43.80 | 4.38 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,100 | 39.20 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 43.80 | 4.38 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 46.59 | 4.27 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,700 | 45.52 | 4.25 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,600 | 30.14 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 14.62 | 3.32 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 14.46 | 4.25 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.72 | 3.97 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 14.46 | 4.25 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,700 | 11.06 | 4.10 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 15.03 | 3.85 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 11.30 | 3.53 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 10.14 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 15.03 | 3.85 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 10.14 | 3.75 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 11.30 | 3.53 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.17 | 3.79 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 14.20 | 4.44 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 14.02 | 4.38 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.84 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 14.20 | 4.44 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 14.02 | 4.38 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.97 | 4.13 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | TB | $2,800 | 11.05 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.86 | 3.65 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,700 | 13.37 | 3.61 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 11.44 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,400 | 10.19 | 4.24 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,500 | 9.21 | 3.68 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.86 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.21 | 3.38 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 15.69 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 15.04 | 3.58 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.73 | 3.78 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,400 | 14.02 | 4.12 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,300 | 13.95 | 3.24 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,900 | 13.75 | 3.53 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 13.69 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 11.32 | 4.53 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.34 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,600 | 11.08 | 4.26 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,900 | 12.07 | 4.16 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,400 | 14.02 | 4.12 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,600 | 10.17 | 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.