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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 26.20 | 2.49 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 21.76 | 2.03 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,700 | 15.75 | 1.81 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,500 | 15.09 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 26.20 | 2.49 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 21.76 | 2.03 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,200 | 12.31 | 1.99 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $7,500 | 14.81 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,100 | 8.73 | 1.71 |
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $4,400 | 8.29 | 1.88 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 8.11 | 2.19 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.07 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.81 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,500 | 6.36 | 2.54 |
| Tyler Heineman | TOR | $2,100 | 4.97 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 11.14 | 2.10 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 9.99 | 2.00 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,500 | 9.05 | 2.01 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,300 | 8.93 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.81 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $2,400 | 6.37 | 2.65 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $3,200 | 8.21 | 2.57 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 10.07 | 1.94 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 9.57 | 1.68 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,700 | 9.50 | 1.67 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,800 | 8.99 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles McAdoo | TOR | $2,800 | 7.43 | 2.65 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.62 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.45 |
| Alika Williams | ATH | $2,000 | 4.54 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 9.73 | 1.68 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,800 | 9.36 | 1.61 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 9.26 | 2.37 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,900 | 8.83 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,700 | 7.11 | 2.63 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,200 | 7.60 | 2.38 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 9.26 | 2.37 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,900 | 8.83 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 10.91 | 2.02 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 8.36 | 1.86 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.23 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,700 | 7.61 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 7.15 | 3.25 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,700 | 6.76 | 2.50 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.11 | 1.85 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.95 | 1.82 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.68 | 1.81 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 10.61 | 1.97 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,600 | 10.34 | 1.85 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,200 | 9.85 | 1.89 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,300 | 9.18 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.65 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CLE | $2,000 | 6.76 | 3.38 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,300 | 9.18 | 2.78 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.70 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,500 | 6.35 | 2.54 |
| David Fry | CLE | $3,100 | 7.62 | 2.46 |
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.