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 | 23.82 | 2.23 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,700 | 23.16 | 2.66 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,500 | 20.13 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,000 | 18.48 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,700 | 23.16 | 2.66 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 23.82 | 2.23 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,000 | 18.48 | 2.05 |
| Matthew Liberatore | STL | $6,700 | 13.07 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,100 | 12.23 | 2.01 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 9.35 | 1.73 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,600 | 9.34 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,300 | 6.46 | 2.81 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 6.44 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,100 | 12.23 | 2.01 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $5,500 | 11.42 | 2.08 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,100 | 10.41 | 2.04 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $3,200 | 9.43 | 2.95 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,300 | 6.46 | 2.81 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,400 | 6.56 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $4,600 | 8.55 | 1.86 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,300 | 8.44 | 1.96 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 8.40 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,200 | 8.25 | 2.58 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,000 | 7.01 | 2.34 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $3,300 | 7.34 | 2.22 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $2,700 | 5.66 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,400 | 11.34 | 1.77 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,800 | 10.39 | 2.16 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.68 | 1.61 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,600 | 9.51 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.51 |
| Tsung-Che Cheng | BOS | $2,200 | 5.30 | 2.41 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.46 | 2.37 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,600 | 11.19 | 2.00 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,900 | 10.66 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,700 | 9.75 | 2.64 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,500 | 8.82 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,100 | 8.39 | 2.71 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,700 | 9.75 | 2.64 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,400 | 7.71 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,900 | 13.63 | 1.98 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,800 | 12.22 | 2.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,600 | 11.22 | 1.70 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,400 | 10.64 | 2.42 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 10.51 | 1.70 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,500 | 10.26 | 1.87 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $4,500 | 10.08 | 2.24 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,700 | 10.05 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,100 | 6.32 | 3.01 |
| Derek Hill | PHI | $2,500 | 7.37 | 2.95 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,300 | 9.38 | 2.84 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,900 | 8.18 | 2.82 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 6.47 | 2.81 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,400 | 9.46 | 2.78 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,900 | 7.98 | 2.75 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,700 | 7.35 | 2.72 |
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.