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 | $12,600 | 25.45 | 2.02 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 21.04 | 2.21 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.86 | 2.32 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,900 | 18.56 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.86 | 2.32 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 21.04 | 2.21 |
| Dustin May | STL | $8,200 | 17.55 | 2.14 |
| Stephen Kolek | KC | $7,100 | 15.05 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,600 | 10.41 | 1.86 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,200 | 10.08 | 1.94 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,800 | 9.41 | 2.48 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 8.85 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,200 | 6.70 | 3.04 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,500 | 7.49 | 3.00 |
| Joey Bart | ATL | $2,200 | 6.52 | 2.97 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,400 | 6.70 | 2.79 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,400 | 11.23 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,800 | 10.86 | 1.11 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $5,200 | 10.57 | 2.03 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 10.44 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,200 | 6.70 | 3.04 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,400 | 7.24 | 3.01 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,500 | 7.49 | 3.00 |
| Joey Bart | ATL | $2,200 | 6.52 | 2.97 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $6,300 | 10.12 | 1.61 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,100 | 9.87 | 2.41 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 9.66 | 2.05 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,900 | 9.48 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 8.32 | 2.77 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,900 | 9.48 | 2.43 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,100 | 9.87 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,600 | 10.56 | 1.89 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $8,800 | 9.30 | 1.06 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.30 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,400 | 7.63 | 3.18 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,100 | 6.37 | 3.03 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.64 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 6.28 | 2.62 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.11 | 1.90 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,600 | 8.61 | 2.39 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 8.54 | 2.19 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 8.53 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 8.22 | 3.57 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 8.23 | 3.16 |
| Raynel Delgado | HOU | $2,000 | 5.94 | 2.97 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,800 | 7.69 | 2.75 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 11.88 | 1.92 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $9,200 | 11.16 | 1.21 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,400 | 10.94 | 2.03 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,300 | 10.49 | 2.44 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.21 | 1.73 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,800 | 10.15 | 1.75 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,800 | 10.13 | 2.66 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $5,700 | 9.89 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,000 | 6.88 | 3.44 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,200 | 7.48 | 3.40 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,100 | 6.93 | 3.30 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,900 | 9.55 | 3.29 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,400 | 7.57 | 3.15 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,200 | 6.94 | 3.15 |
| Kameron Misner | KC | $2,000 | 6.22 | 3.11 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 8.98 | 3.10 |
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.