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 | $9,800 | 25.51 | 2.60 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 24.22 | 2.42 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 21.51 | 2.26 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,700 | 19.40 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,800 | 25.51 | 2.60 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 24.22 | 2.42 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 21.51 | 2.26 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,700 | 19.40 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.67 | 1.87 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,800 | 9.42 | 2.48 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,600 | 9.38 | 1.68 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,900 | 9.35 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 7.40 | 2.84 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,400 | 6.40 | 2.66 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 11.65 | 2.08 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.67 | 1.87 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,800 | 10.30 | 1.78 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $6,100 | 10.09 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 7.40 | 2.84 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 8.04 | 2.77 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 6.84 | 2.74 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 9.75 | 1.71 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,700 | 9.62 | 2.05 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 8.96 | 2.04 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.68 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 8.50 | 2.58 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 7.21 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.42 | 1.65 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.32 | 1.66 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.39 | 1.62 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 9.32 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,500 | 7.48 | 2.99 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 5.89 | 2.56 |
| Braden Shewmake | HOU | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.54 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,400 | 10.07 | 1.87 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,200 | 9.71 | 1.87 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 9.35 | 2.12 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 8.95 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.59 | 3.00 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.81 | 2.72 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,200 | 5.72 | 2.60 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 6.72 | 2.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.05 | 1.85 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.94 | 2.02 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 11.34 | 1.92 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,700 | 10.48 | 2.23 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,000 | 10.21 | 1.70 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,300 | 10.05 | 1.60 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 9.95 | 1.66 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,100 | 9.80 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,500 | 7.56 | 3.02 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 7.28 | 2.91 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,900 | 7.99 | 2.76 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,500 | 6.73 | 2.69 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,600 | 6.87 | 2.64 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,500 | 6.55 | 2.62 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
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.