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 | $10,700 | 23.77 | 2.22 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,500 | 22.08 | 2.10 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 21.73 | 2.41 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 21.22 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 21.73 | 2.41 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $6,000 | 14.48 | 2.41 |
| Lucas Giolito | SD | $7,000 | 15.92 | 2.27 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $9,000 | 20.00 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,300 | 9.83 | 1.85 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 9.12 | 1.75 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 8.99 | 2.64 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 8.45 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 6.71 | 2.68 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 8.99 | 2.64 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,900 | 7.28 | 2.51 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,300 | 5.65 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 11.62 | 2.08 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 10.03 | 1.67 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,300 | 9.83 | 1.85 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,200 | 9.54 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,300 | 6.84 | 2.97 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,400 | 7.00 | 2.92 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,800 | 7.94 | 2.84 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 11.02 | 1.93 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.76 | 1.91 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 9.41 | 2.09 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.49 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
| Edwin Arroyo | CIN | $2,000 | 4.57 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,900 | 9.81 | 1.66 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,300 | 9.80 | 2.28 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 9.70 | 2.02 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.29 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 6.02 | 2.62 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,800 | 6.47 | 2.31 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,300 | 9.80 | 2.28 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,000 | 8.96 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.40 | 1.77 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 9.40 | 1.62 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,400 | 8.51 | 1.58 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 6.71 | 3.20 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.64 | 2.77 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.52 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 11.53 | 1.89 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 11.34 | 1.96 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,600 | 11.04 | 1.97 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,400 | 10.69 | 1.67 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,500 | 10.53 | 1.92 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 10.31 | 1.91 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.19 | 1.62 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 9.96 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,400 | 7.89 | 3.29 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 7.59 | 2.81 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 7.53 | 2.79 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,500 | 6.84 | 2.74 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,900 | 7.70 | 2.66 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,600 | 9.52 | 2.64 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,400 | 6.17 | 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.