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 | $10,700 | 43.54 | 4.07 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $9,400 | 34.42 | 3.66 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,400 | 33.92 | 3.26 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,400 | 32.33 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 43.54 | 4.07 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,400 | 32.33 | 3.85 |
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $7,000 | 25.95 | 3.71 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $9,400 | 34.42 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 14.97 | 3.56 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 13.22 | 4.56 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.84 | 3.29 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,500 | 12.81 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 13.22 | 4.56 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,000 | 11.94 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.38 | 3.93 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.26 | 3.31 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 10.99 | 3.43 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.76 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.38 | 3.93 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 10.99 | 3.43 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.76 | 3.36 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.26 | 3.31 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.63 | 3.75 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.44 | 4.15 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.35 | 3.74 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,600 | 11.30 | 4.35 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.44 | 4.15 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.93 | 3.93 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.83 | 3.56 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.65 | 3.83 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.55 | 3.98 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.93 | 3.93 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.65 | 3.83 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 16.13 | 7.01 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 15.13 | 3.78 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,900 | 14.20 | 3.64 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 13.96 | 3.17 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 13.68 | 3.26 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 13.16 | 3.21 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,200 | 12.89 | 4.03 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 12.83 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 16.13 | 7.01 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 12.30 | 4.55 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,400 | 10.36 | 4.32 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 10.74 | 4.13 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,700 | 11.01 | 4.08 |
| James Outman | DET | $2,200 | 8.89 | 4.04 |
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.