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 | $12,000 | 26.07 | 2.17 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 19.38 | 1.76 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,000 | 18.40 | 2.30 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $8,800 | 17.20 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,000 | 18.40 | 2.30 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,700 | 16.99 | 2.21 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $12,000 | 26.07 | 2.17 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $8,300 | 17.08 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.12 | 1.63 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,100 | 9.76 | 1.91 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 9.36 | 1.61 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,500 | 9.09 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $3,000 | 7.82 | 2.61 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,100 | 5.30 | 2.52 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $3,500 | 8.41 | 2.40 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 6.81 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,500 | 11.27 | 1.73 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.12 | 1.63 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,100 | 9.76 | 1.91 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 9.71 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,500 | 8.65 | 3.46 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,100 | 8.91 | 2.87 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,800 | 7.66 | 2.74 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 10.19 | 2.12 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,900 | 9.58 | 2.46 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 9.14 | 2.08 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,500 | 9.14 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,500 | 7.59 | 3.04 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,000 | 5.34 | 2.67 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.63 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $3,200 | 7.94 | 2.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 11.38 | 1.87 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,500 | 10.97 | 2.00 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 9.44 | 2.48 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $6,000 | 9.22 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Cauley | TEX | $2,000 | 6.86 | 3.43 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 9.44 | 2.48 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,700 | 8.81 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,300 | 11.23 | 1.78 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,200 | 10.14 | 1.95 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $3,800 | 8.97 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,800 | 8.68 | 3.10 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,000 | 8.16 | 2.72 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 8.64 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $4,100 | 11.53 | 2.81 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,800 | 11.26 | 2.35 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 11.15 | 1.86 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 10.92 | 1.68 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,600 | 10.67 | 1.91 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,600 | 10.37 | 1.08 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 9.97 | 1.69 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $4,200 | 9.63 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,600 | 7.48 | 2.88 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 7.77 | 2.88 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $4,100 | 11.53 | 2.81 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,800 | 7.86 | 2.81 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,600 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,100 | 8.33 | 2.69 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $3,000 | 7.99 | 2.66 |
| James Outman | DET | $2,400 | 6.34 | 2.64 |
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.