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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,500 | 40.77 | 4.29 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 39.71 | 3.64 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,200 | 38.02 | 3.39 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,500 | 37.44 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,500 | 40.77 | 4.29 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $6,600 | 27.94 | 4.23 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,900 | 36.78 | 4.13 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,100 | 37.23 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 16.48 | 3.83 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,900 | 14.73 | 3.78 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.34 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,900 | 11.83 | 4.08 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.47 | 4.03 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,300 | 9.02 | 3.92 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,000 | 11.58 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 14.41 | 3.27 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.03 | 3.83 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 11.30 | 3.23 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.20 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,000 | 8.63 | 4.31 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 10.15 | 3.90 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.03 | 3.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.59 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.01 | 3.94 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 12.95 | 3.16 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.80 | 3.46 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,100 | 11.95 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.01 | 3.94 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,100 | 11.95 | 3.85 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.23 | 3.74 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,400 | 8.89 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.73 | 3.44 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.43 | 3.27 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.31 | 3.14 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 11.24 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.15 | 3.76 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 11.24 | 3.75 |
| Charles McAdoo | TOR | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.64 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 8.57 | 3.57 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 15.32 | 3.74 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 15.17 | 3.61 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.33 | 3.77 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 14.20 | 3.15 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 14.03 | 3.60 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 13.96 | 3.58 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.71 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,600 | 13.34 | 5.13 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 11.74 | 4.69 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 10.99 | 4.58 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 9.95 | 4.32 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.15 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.12 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
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.