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 | $10,400 | 25.98 | 2.50 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,300 | 23.03 | 2.24 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $9,000 | 22.88 | 2.54 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,500 | 20.24 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $9,000 | 22.88 | 2.54 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,400 | 25.98 | 2.50 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,300 | 23.03 | 2.24 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $7,900 | 17.04 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 11.16 | 1.96 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 10.12 | 1.95 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 9.51 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie MacIver | ATH | $2,800 | 7.57 | 2.70 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 6.05 | 2.63 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.10 | 2.54 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 11.16 | 1.96 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,100 | 10.51 | 1.72 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 10.12 | 1.95 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,300 | 9.93 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie MacIver | ATH | $2,800 | 7.57 | 2.70 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,700 | 7.19 | 2.66 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 6.05 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,400 | 12.50 | 1.95 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 10.33 | 2.35 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.77 | 1.88 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,800 | 9.47 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.46 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 6.55 | 2.42 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 10.33 | 2.35 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,900 | 6.80 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,600 | 11.78 | 2.10 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 9.96 | 1.88 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.87 | 1.64 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 9.71 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,800 | 8.62 | 3.08 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,900 | 7.81 | 2.69 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 6.80 | 2.52 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,600 | 8.87 | 2.46 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 11.39 | 1.84 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,200 | 10.38 | 2.00 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,800 | 9.54 | 1.99 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 9.49 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,400 | 7.05 | 2.94 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,000 | 5.38 | 2.69 |
| Miguel Andujar | CIN | $3,200 | 8.21 | 2.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,600 | 11.92 | 1.81 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $5,200 | 11.07 | 2.13 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,100 | 10.99 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.96 | 1.83 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,400 | 10.87 | 2.01 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,300 | 10.59 | 2.00 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 10.33 | 1.85 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 10.30 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steward Berroa | MIL | $2,000 | 7.22 | 3.61 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,100 | 6.94 | 3.30 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,300 | 7.24 | 3.15 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,300 | 7.06 | 3.07 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,400 | 9.77 | 2.87 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,400 | 6.44 | 2.68 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,100 | 10.99 | 2.68 |
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.