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 | 41.13 | 3.77 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,100 | 34.22 | 3.08 |
| Dustin May | STL | $9,800 | 33.39 | 3.41 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,000 | 30.09 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 41.13 | 3.77 |
| Dustin May | STL | $9,800 | 33.39 | 3.41 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,900 | 30.07 | 3.38 |
| Walbert Urena | LAA | $9,500 | 29.64 | 3.12 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 15.91 | 3.62 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.92 | 4.31 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,700 | 12.76 | 3.45 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.92 | 4.31 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 10.97 | 4.06 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,300 | 9.28 | 4.03 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,900 | 11.69 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.99 | 3.51 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.57 | 3.40 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.67 | 3.56 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.24 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.67 | 3.56 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.24 | 3.55 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.99 | 3.51 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.57 | 3.40 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.13 | 3.75 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.95 | 3.41 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.55 | 3.14 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 11.99 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.13 | 3.75 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 11.99 | 3.63 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,300 | 8.30 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 12.31 | 3.97 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,300 | 11.90 | 5.17 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 11.30 | 3.14 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 10.92 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,300 | 11.90 | 5.17 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 12.31 | 3.97 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 10.03 | 3.58 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,700 | 9.65 | 3.58 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 15.88 | 3.53 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 15.42 | 3.43 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 15.39 | 3.58 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 14.56 | 3.83 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,600 | 14.26 | 3.96 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.14 | 3.63 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.30 | 3.41 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,400 | 13.26 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.69 | 4.17 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 11.63 | 4.16 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,500 | 10.33 | 4.13 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,600 | 10.47 | 4.03 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,600 | 14.26 | 3.96 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 11.76 | 3.92 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
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.