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 | 25.06 | 2.09 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 19.35 | 1.76 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,000 | 18.42 | 2.30 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,700 | 17.48 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,000 | 18.42 | 2.30 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,700 | 17.48 | 2.27 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $12,000 | 25.06 | 2.09 |
| 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 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,500 | 9.96 | 2.21 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,100 | 9.76 | 1.91 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 9.19 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,200 | 5.30 | 2.41 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $3,500 | 8.41 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,500 | 11.02 | 1.70 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.12 | 1.63 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,500 | 9.96 | 2.21 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,100 | 9.76 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,500 | 8.23 | 3.29 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 8.97 | 2.99 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,200 | 6.53 | 2.97 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,100 | 8.91 | 2.87 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 10.19 | 2.12 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,500 | 9.14 | 2.03 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $8,800 | 9.12 | 1.04 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $5,300 | 8.84 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,500 | 7.92 | 3.17 |
| Luis Urias | TOR | $2,100 | 5.69 | 2.71 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 6.04 | 2.52 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $2,700 | 6.28 | 2.33 |
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 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,700 | 9.04 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 7.07 | 2.62 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 9.44 | 2.48 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,700 | 9.04 | 2.44 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
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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 | 9.44 | 1.81 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,100 | 8.74 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,800 | 8.55 | 3.06 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,000 | 8.16 | 2.72 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 8.67 | 2.55 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 8.48 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,800 | 12.05 | 2.51 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 11.42 | 1.90 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 10.92 | 1.68 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,600 | 10.49 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,600 | 10.37 | 1.08 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 9.97 | 1.69 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $4,200 | 9.87 | 2.35 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 9.60 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,500 | 7.60 | 3.04 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,600 | 7.48 | 2.88 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
| Jonah Cox | SF | $2,200 | 6.11 | 2.78 |
| James Outman | DET | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.76 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 9.27 | 2.65 |
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.