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 | $10,300 | 19.24 | 1.87 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $9,800 | 18.52 | 1.89 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $9,000 | 18.34 | 2.04 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $8,700 | 17.40 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $7,700 | 16.77 | 2.18 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $9,000 | 18.34 | 2.04 |
| Lucas Giolito | SD | $8,200 | 16.61 | 2.03 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,500 | 17.21 | 2.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 9.65 | 1.66 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,900 | 8.57 | 2.20 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,700 | 7.95 | 1.69 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,300 | 7.85 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.12 | 2.78 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.25 | 2.50 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 10.78 | 1.89 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,300 | 10.40 | 1.96 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 10.16 | 1.72 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,200 | 9.11 | 2.85 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.12 | 2.78 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 6.84 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.40 | 1.96 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,400 | 9.81 | 1.82 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $4,900 | 9.57 | 1.95 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,900 | 9.47 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,900 | 9.47 | 2.43 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,300 | 7.75 | 2.35 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,100 | 4.86 | 2.31 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 6.79 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 10.12 | 1.87 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.17 | 1.95 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 9.11 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,100 | 6.22 | 2.96 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.19 | 1.73 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.00 | 1.80 |
| Miguel Andujar | SD | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,100 | 8.11 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,700 | 7.50 | 2.78 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 5.65 | 2.69 |
| Miguel Andujar | SD | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,100 | 7.05 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 11.71 | 2.02 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.39 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.17 | 1.86 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,300 | 10.80 | 2.04 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 10.62 | 1.77 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $5,200 | 10.19 | 1.96 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.18 | 1.82 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 10.03 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,400 | 7.78 | 3.24 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,100 | 6.59 | 3.14 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,200 | 9.36 | 2.92 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,400 | 6.80 | 2.83 |
| Nick Castellanos | SD | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Wade Meckler | LAA | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,400 | 6.54 | 2.72 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
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.