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 | 23.85 | 2.23 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,700 | 23.16 | 2.66 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,500 | 20.13 | 1.75 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $9,200 | 19.50 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,700 | 23.16 | 2.66 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 23.85 | 2.23 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $9,200 | 19.50 | 2.12 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,000 | 18.48 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,100 | 11.42 | 1.87 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,600 | 9.35 | 2.03 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 9.35 | 1.73 |
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 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.78 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,100 | 11.42 | 1.87 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $5,500 | 10.60 | 1.93 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,100 | 10.41 | 2.04 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,700 | 10.29 | 1.81 |
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 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.78 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,200 | 9.42 | 2.24 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,800 | 9.07 | 1.56 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $4,600 | 8.55 | 1.86 |
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 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,200 | 9.42 | 2.24 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $3,300 | 7.34 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,400 | 10.47 | 1.64 |
| 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 | 9.76 | 2.64 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,500 | 8.82 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.84 | 2.74 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,100 | 8.39 | 2.71 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,700 | 9.76 | 2.64 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,900 | 12.64 | 1.83 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,000 | 12.20 | 3.05 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,800 | 11.37 | 2.37 |
| 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 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,700 | 10.03 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,000 | 12.20 | 3.05 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,100 | 6.32 | 3.01 |
| Derek Hill | PHI | $2,500 | 7.37 | 2.95 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,900 | 8.33 | 2.87 |
| 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 |
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.