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 | $11,000 | 42.65 | 3.88 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,600 | 41.69 | 3.93 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 40.13 | 4.22 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,800 | 37.38 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 40.13 | 4.22 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,600 | 41.69 | 3.93 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 42.65 | 3.88 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,800 | 37.38 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 15.14 | 3.52 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 14.26 | 4.07 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 13.45 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 12.59 | 4.50 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 12.85 | 4.28 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.99 | 4.23 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 14.80 | 4.77 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,100 | 13.88 | 3.38 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 12.67 | 3.17 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 14.80 | 4.77 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 10.19 | 3.92 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.84 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.16 | 3.50 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 14.01 | 4.00 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.56 | 4.11 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.26 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,500 | 12.15 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,200 | 9.66 | 4.39 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.96 | 4.12 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.56 | 4.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.64 | 4.21 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 12.04 | 3.54 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.44 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 10.94 | 4.21 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.64 | 4.21 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,600 | 10.21 | 3.93 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 15.62 | 3.81 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 15.15 | 3.99 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.80 | 3.80 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 14.62 | 3.40 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.56 | 3.64 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 14.30 | 3.40 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 14.19 | 3.73 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,400 | 14.11 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,500 | 11.98 | 4.79 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 13.18 | 4.39 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.46 | 4.30 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 11.06 | 4.25 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,400 | 14.11 | 4.15 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
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.