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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,600 | 41.07 | 3.87 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 38.84 | 3.56 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 36.53 | 3.41 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,800 | 34.31 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | SD | $7,500 | 30.39 | 4.05 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,600 | 41.07 | 3.87 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $8,000 | 28.50 | 3.56 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 38.84 | 3.56 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 15.07 | 3.59 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 14.08 | 3.52 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 12.65 | 3.16 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 12.54 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,000 | 12.01 | 4.00 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,100 | 11.95 | 3.85 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 13.23 | 3.15 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.13 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.87 | 3.39 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 10.96 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.13 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.57 | 3.54 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,600 | 9.10 | 3.50 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.87 | 3.39 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,200 | 13.56 | 3.23 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.72 | 3.35 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.53 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 11.85 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.72 | 3.91 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,400 | 9.08 | 3.78 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 10.16 | 3.76 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 11.64 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.74 | 3.27 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 12.40 | 3.26 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.29 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 11.25 | 3.63 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 8.79 | 3.52 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 15.44 | 3.96 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.99 | 3.41 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.71 | 3.59 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 14.54 | 3.46 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.09 | 3.52 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,700 | 13.38 | 3.62 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,900 | 12.81 | 3.28 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 12.64 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,900 | 12.03 | 4.15 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 11.07 | 4.10 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 12.64 | 4.08 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 11.65 | 4.02 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.98 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 15.44 | 3.96 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,600 | 10.24 | 3.94 |
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.