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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Meyer | MIA | $10,300 | 33.85 | 3.29 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 33.60 | 3.08 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $10,500 | 32.92 | 3.13 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,200 | 32.88 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,200 | 32.88 | 4.01 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,200 | 31.92 | 3.89 |
| Lucas Giolito | SD | $8,100 | 31.17 | 3.85 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $9,300 | 32.62 | 3.51 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 14.58 | 3.64 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 14.16 | 3.45 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,500 | 12.82 | 3.66 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,800 | 12.74 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,200 | 12.12 | 3.79 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 12.12 | 3.79 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.71 | 3.92 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 13.05 | 3.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 12.37 | 2.94 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 12.21 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.71 | 3.92 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 8.90 | 3.56 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 13.05 | 3.44 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 12.21 | 3.39 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,300 | 13.52 | 4.10 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.98 | 3.42 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.05 | 3.35 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 12.02 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,300 | 13.52 | 4.10 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.71 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 11.57 | 3.62 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.32 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.02 | 3.08 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.01 | 3.25 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 11.85 | 2.96 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 10.71 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,700 | 9.73 | 3.60 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 9.52 | 3.53 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 10.71 | 3.45 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 15.49 | 3.69 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 15.12 | 3.88 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.95 | 3.40 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 14.33 | 4.62 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.10 | 3.20 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.31 | 3.10 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.27 | 3.32 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,600 | 13.18 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 14.33 | 4.62 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,600 | 10.89 | 4.19 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.19 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.18 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,400 | 9.73 | 4.05 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,800 | 11.06 | 3.95 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 12.49 | 3.90 |
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.