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 | $10,900 | 41.27 | 3.79 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,500 | 39.64 | 4.17 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,200 | 38.09 | 3.40 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,100 | 36.84 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | SD | $7,000 | 30.70 | 4.39 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $6,600 | 28.19 | 4.27 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,500 | 39.64 | 4.17 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,900 | 36.29 | 4.08 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 15.63 | 3.64 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,900 | 14.73 | 3.78 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,700 | 12.63 | 3.41 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.59 | 3.70 |
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 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,000 | 11.90 | 3.97 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,900 | 14.73 | 3.78 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 14.65 | 3.33 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.03 | 3.83 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 11.30 | 3.23 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 10.76 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 10.15 | 3.90 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.03 | 3.83 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,800 | 10.17 | 3.63 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.19 | 3.51 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 12.95 | 3.16 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.84 | 3.47 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.76 | 3.87 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,100 | 11.98 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.76 | 3.87 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,100 | 11.98 | 3.86 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,400 | 8.99 | 3.74 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.23 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.46 | 3.37 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.43 | 3.27 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.31 | 3.14 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 11.27 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.15 | 3.76 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 11.27 | 3.76 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 9.92 | 3.54 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 10.89 | 3.51 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 15.32 | 3.74 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 14.99 | 3.84 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.38 | 3.78 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 14.20 | 3.15 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.71 | 3.34 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 13.63 | 3.25 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.43 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,600 | 11.19 | 4.30 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 11.51 | 4.26 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 10.48 | 4.19 |
| 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 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,400 | 9.82 | 4.09 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
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.