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 | 25.38 | 2.35 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $11,600 | 23.73 | 2.05 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,500 | 22.39 | 2.13 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,900 | 19.85 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 25.38 | 2.35 |
| Michael McGreevy | STL | $6,600 | 14.28 | 2.16 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,300 | 17.86 | 2.15 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,500 | 22.39 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $7,400 | 9.83 | 1.33 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,100 | 9.59 | 2.34 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $3,900 | 8.58 | 2.20 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 8.42 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Alex Jackson | BAL | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,600 | 6.37 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $7,400 | 9.83 | 1.33 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,500 | 9.75 | 1.77 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,000 | 9.70 | 1.94 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,100 | 9.68 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,200 | 6.74 | 3.07 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Alex Jackson | BAL | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 9.26 | 1.57 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 9.00 | 2.14 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,600 | 8.85 | 1.58 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,700 | 8.82 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 6.64 | 2.89 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,700 | 8.82 | 2.38 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $3,500 | 7.79 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.47 | 1.75 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,000 | 10.43 | 2.09 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $10,400 | 10.18 | 0.98 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.02 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 8.06 | 2.69 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,300 | 6.16 | 2.68 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 6.38 | 2.66 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.59 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 11.79 | 1.90 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,600 | 9.79 | 1.75 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.21 | 1.81 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,300 | 8.70 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,600 | 7.39 | 2.84 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 8.42 | 2.81 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,000 | 7.31 | 2.44 |
| Gio Urshela | ATH | $2,400 | 5.84 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 11.56 | 2.03 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,200 | 11.48 | 1.85 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $4,800 | 11.16 | 2.33 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,400 | 10.53 | 2.39 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,900 | 10.34 | 2.11 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $5,100 | 10.29 | 2.02 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $5,800 | 10.22 | 1.76 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,900 | 10.20 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,000 | 7.57 | 3.79 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,500 | 8.03 | 3.21 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,700 | 7.90 | 2.93 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $3,100 | 9.02 | 2.91 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 8.07 | 2.88 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,000 | 5.76 | 2.88 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,100 | 5.81 | 2.77 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,200 | 6.10 | 2.77 |
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.