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 | 20.11 | 1.83 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,500 | 16.70 | 1.96 |
| Dustin May | STL | $7,300 | 16.36 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 23.59 | 2.25 |
| Dustin May | STL | $7,300 | 16.36 | 2.24 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $7,800 | 16.23 | 2.08 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $7,000 | 14.30 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.87 | 2.09 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,400 | 9.38 | 2.13 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $4,700 | 9.21 | 1.96 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,000 | 9.15 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,400 | 7.91 | 3.29 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,400 | 6.33 | 2.64 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 8.95 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,300 | 12.07 | 1.92 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,400 | 7.91 | 3.29 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 7.60 | 2.81 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,400 | 6.33 | 2.64 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
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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 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,800 | 8.09 | 2.13 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,300 | 7.98 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,000 | 5.74 | 2.87 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 7.08 | 2.44 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,300 | 7.30 | 2.21 |
| Nicky Lopez | TEX | $2,400 | 5.12 | 2.13 |
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 | 9.49 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,600 | 7.97 | 2.21 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 8.81 | 2.20 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 9.49 | 2.16 |
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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 | 8.82 | 1.55 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,000 | 8.32 | 1.66 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.71 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 7.20 | 2.57 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,800 | 6.25 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 11.97 | 1.84 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 11.65 | 1.88 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,000 | 8.62 | 2.87 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,400 | 6.80 | 2.84 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 7.99 | 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.