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 | 24.69 | 2.31 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $12,000 | 19.50 | 1.63 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,700 | 18.73 | 2.15 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,300 | 17.94 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 24.69 | 2.31 |
| Tatsuya Imai | HOU | $6,800 | 15.04 | 2.21 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,700 | 18.73 | 2.15 |
| Andrew Alvarez | WSH | $6,200 | 12.08 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,400 | 9.61 | 1.78 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,500 | 9.39 | 2.09 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,800 | 8.42 | 1.75 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $3,300 | 8.22 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.27 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $5,500 | 10.91 | 1.98 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 10.48 | 1.78 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $4,100 | 9.64 | 2.35 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,400 | 9.61 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,900 | 8.85 | 3.05 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,000 | 9.68 | 1.94 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 8.56 | 1.61 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $4,400 | 8.55 | 1.94 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,200 | 8.18 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 7.52 | 3.14 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $3,300 | 7.82 | 2.37 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 6.34 | 2.11 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,700 | 7.74 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,000 | 12.05 | 2.01 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.85 | 2.41 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.73 | 1.79 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,900 | 9.82 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,200 | 8.81 | 2.75 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,000 | 7.78 | 2.59 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.85 | 2.41 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.63 | 1.78 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $3,500 | 8.63 | 2.47 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,600 | 8.49 | 1.52 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $4,500 | 8.11 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.60 | 2.64 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,000 | 7.61 | 2.54 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $3,500 | 8.63 | 2.47 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 12.26 | 1.89 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 12.19 | 1.94 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,400 | 11.30 | 2.57 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 11.10 | 1.71 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $9,000 | 10.39 | 1.15 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,800 | 9.72 | 2.03 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 9.60 | 1.75 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,800 | 9.56 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Hill | PHI | $2,500 | 7.50 | 3.00 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,000 | 8.46 | 2.82 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,300 | 6.41 | 2.79 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,900 | 7.54 | 2.60 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,700 | 6.98 | 2.58 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,100 | 7.98 | 2.57 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,400 | 11.30 | 2.57 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
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.