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 | 44.30 | 4.03 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 38.49 | 4.05 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,700 | 37.64 | 3.88 |
| Dustin May | STL | $9,500 | 33.65 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 38.49 | 4.05 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 44.30 | 4.03 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,700 | 37.64 | 3.88 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,000 | 29.03 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 15.14 | 3.52 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 13.98 | 3.99 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.74 | 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 |
| Joey Meneses | ATH | $2,000 | 8.94 | 4.47 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.99 | 4.23 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.74 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,100 | 13.61 | 3.32 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 12.97 | 4.18 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 12.41 | 3.10 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 12.11 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 12.97 | 4.18 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 12.11 | 3.91 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.72 | 3.74 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.79 | 3.72 |
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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 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,500 | 12.50 | 3.57 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 12.14 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,200 | 9.66 | 4.39 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,500 | 10.63 | 4.25 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.24 | 3.83 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 12.04 | 3.54 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.54 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 11.12 | 4.28 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,600 | 10.21 | 3.93 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.54 | 3.85 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 15.61 | 3.81 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 15.38 | 3.66 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.80 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.56 | 3.64 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 14.39 | 3.35 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,400 | 14.14 | 4.16 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.54 | 3.56 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,900 | 13.48 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 12.01 | 4.80 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,600 | 12.33 | 4.74 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 13.20 | 4.40 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.35 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 12.07 | 4.31 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,400 | 14.14 | 4.16 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
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.