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 | $10,500 | 23.59 | 2.25 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,000 | 19.70 | 1.79 |
| Dustin May | STL | $7,300 | 16.44 | 2.25 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,500 | 16.11 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 23.59 | 2.25 |
| Dustin May | STL | $7,300 | 16.44 | 2.25 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $7,800 | 15.75 | 2.02 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,500 | 12.96 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.87 | 2.09 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,400 | 9.45 | 2.15 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,000 | 9.31 | 1.55 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $4,700 | 9.21 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,400 | 6.33 | 2.64 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 9.12 | 2.53 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,300 | 11.86 | 1.88 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.87 | 2.09 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 9.76 | 2.38 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,800 | 9.75 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 7.60 | 2.81 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,400 | 6.33 | 2.64 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 9.12 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,400 | 9.65 | 1.79 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 8.74 | 1.65 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,500 | 8.67 | 1.93 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,300 | 8.11 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 7.08 | 2.44 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.17 | 1.75 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,000 | 9.54 | 1.59 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 9.24 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,400 | 5.47 | 2.28 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,500 | 7.45 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.24 | 1.92 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 8.58 | 1.51 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,500 | 8.52 | 3.41 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,400 | 7.61 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,500 | 8.52 | 3.41 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.71 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 7.36 | 2.63 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,100 | 7.03 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 11.97 | 1.84 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 11.55 | 1.86 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,300 | 11.00 | 2.08 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 10.99 | 1.80 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.76 | 1.82 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $5,000 | 10.62 | 2.12 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.03 | 1.59 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,800 | 10.01 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samad Taylor | SD | $2,700 | 7.94 | 2.94 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,000 | 8.62 | 2.87 |
| Kameron Misner | KC | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.84 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,300 | 9.01 | 2.73 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,300 | 5.85 | 2.54 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,500 | 8.87 | 2.53 |
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.