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 | $10,700 | 43.62 | 4.08 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,800 | 39.17 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,200 | 37.69 | 3.70 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,900 | 34.44 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 43.62 | 4.08 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,800 | 39.17 | 4.00 |
| Ben Brown | CHC | $6,900 | 27.60 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,200 | 37.69 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 13.27 | 3.09 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 12.96 | 3.93 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.81 | 3.37 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 12.75 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $2,900 | 12.60 | 4.35 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 12.96 | 3.93 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,700 | 10.62 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.34 | 3.25 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 11.56 | 3.61 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.11 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,600 | 10.04 | 3.86 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 11.56 | 3.61 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.11 | 3.26 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 13.85 | 4.33 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.70 | 3.43 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.25 | 4.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.17 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 13.85 | 4.33 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 12.32 | 4.25 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.25 | 4.01 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 11.81 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 15.49 | 3.97 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 13.19 | 3.47 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.00 | 3.43 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 11.46 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,700 | 11.10 | 4.11 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 15.49 | 3.97 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,200 | 8.30 | 3.77 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 16.48 | 3.58 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 15.69 | 3.57 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,400 | 14.99 | 4.41 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 13.91 | 4.35 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $3,100 | 13.83 | 4.46 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,400 | 13.67 | 4.02 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,300 | 13.58 | 4.11 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 13.48 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,700 | 12.07 | 4.47 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,400 | 10.69 | 4.46 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $3,100 | 13.83 | 4.46 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,400 | 10.62 | 4.42 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,400 | 14.99 | 4.41 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 13.91 | 4.35 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,900 | 12.09 | 4.17 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,000 | 12.37 | 4.12 |
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.