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 | 44.47 | 4.04 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 39.00 | 3.65 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,500 | 38.31 | 3.65 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $10,100 | 36.08 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurston Waldrep | ATL | $6,800 | 29.52 | 4.34 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 44.47 | 4.04 |
| Andrew Alvarez | WSH | $7,100 | 27.64 | 3.89 |
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $7,500 | 28.71 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 13.23 | 3.08 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 13.17 | 4.39 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.91 | 3.49 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 13.17 | 4.39 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.56 | 4.05 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.51 | 3.75 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.60 | 3.40 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 12.54 | 3.92 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 11.74 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,000 | 9.08 | 4.54 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 12.54 | 3.92 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.51 | 3.75 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 13.51 | 3.97 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.30 | 3.41 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 13.28 | 4.43 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.91 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 13.28 | 4.43 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.49 | 4.16 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 13.51 | 3.97 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,200 | 14.69 | 3.50 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.51 | 4.17 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.38 | 3.44 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 12.37 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 12.37 | 4.42 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.51 | 4.17 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 9.86 | 3.94 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.82 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 15.61 | 3.81 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 15.16 | 3.79 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 14.66 | 3.66 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 14.03 | 3.12 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 13.85 | 3.30 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 13.44 | 3.05 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,800 | 13.28 | 3.49 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,700 | 13.23 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 12.05 | 4.30 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.27 |
| Junior Perez | CWS | $2,300 | 9.65 | 4.20 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 10.75 | 4.13 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,100 | 12.81 | 4.13 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.16 | 4.11 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 9.77 | 4.07 |
| Nelson Velazquez | STL | $2,700 | 10.93 | 4.05 |
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.