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 | 22.85 | 2.14 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 22.35 | 2.48 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,500 | 22.04 | 2.10 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,700 | 21.04 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 22.35 | 2.48 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $6,000 | 14.34 | 2.39 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $9,000 | 20.28 | 2.25 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,700 | 21.04 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,300 | 9.83 | 1.85 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 9.31 | 1.79 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 8.99 | 2.64 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 8.65 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,600 | 7.50 | 2.88 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 8.99 | 2.64 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 12.23 | 2.18 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 10.03 | 1.67 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,300 | 9.83 | 1.85 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,200 | 9.51 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,300 | 6.77 | 2.94 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,400 | 7.00 | 2.92 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,600 | 7.50 | 2.88 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 10.80 | 1.90 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,000 | 6.60 | 3.30 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.49 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,700 | 6.59 | 2.44 |
| Charles McAdoo | TOR | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,300 | 9.98 | 2.32 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,900 | 9.81 | 1.66 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 9.68 | 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 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.48 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,300 | 9.98 | 2.32 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,000 | 8.94 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 9.60 | 1.65 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.40 | 1.77 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,600 | 8.37 | 2.33 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 8.10 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 6.54 | 3.12 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.64 | 2.77 |
| Leo Jimenez | MIA | $2,300 | 5.81 | 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 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,600 | 11.00 | 1.97 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,400 | 10.69 | 1.67 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 10.64 | 1.84 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.64 | 1.80 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,500 | 10.53 | 1.92 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 10.31 | 1.91 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,400 | 10.21 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,400 | 8.85 | 3.69 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,800 | 9.87 | 3.52 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,200 | 6.93 | 3.15 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,500 | 7.81 | 3.12 |
| Jonah Cox | SF | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.91 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,500 | 7.21 | 2.88 |
| Samad Taylor | SD | $2,300 | 6.42 | 2.79 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
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.