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 | $10,900 | 41.58 | 3.81 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,600 | 40.87 | 4.26 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,500 | 35.26 | 3.36 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 34.87 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,600 | 40.87 | 4.26 |
| Walbert Urena | LAA | $8,000 | 30.83 | 3.85 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 41.58 | 3.81 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 34.87 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 14.15 | 3.63 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 13.62 | 3.59 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,100 | 12.96 | 4.18 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,200 | 12.57 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,900 | 12.39 | 4.27 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,100 | 12.96 | 4.18 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,200 | 12.57 | 3.93 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.39 | 3.75 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 12.12 | 3.37 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,700 | 11.11 | 3.00 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.89 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.39 | 3.75 |
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,600 | 9.38 | 3.61 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.43 | 3.60 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.89 | 3.51 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,300 | 14.98 | 3.48 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 13.51 | 4.36 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.51 | 3.29 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 12.45 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 13.51 | 4.36 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 12.45 | 4.29 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 11.65 | 4.02 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.32 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 14.09 | 3.81 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 12.94 | 4.04 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.91 | 3.31 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.75 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,400 | 10.67 | 4.45 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,700 | 10.99 | 4.07 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 12.94 | 4.04 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,900 | 18.34 | 3.74 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,500 | 16.50 | 4.71 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,700 | 15.96 | 4.31 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.89 | 3.38 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,700 | 14.13 | 3.82 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 13.95 | 4.10 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,900 | 13.24 | 3.39 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,500 | 13.18 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,500 | 16.50 | 4.71 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,700 | 15.96 | 4.31 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,700 | 11.48 | 4.25 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 12.79 | 4.13 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 13.95 | 4.10 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.82 | 4.08 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,700 | 10.74 | 3.98 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,100 | 12.31 | 3.97 |
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.