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 | $11,100 | 42.92 | 3.87 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,800 | 37.71 | 3.85 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,500 | 35.55 | 3.74 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,700 | 31.33 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,100 | 42.92 | 3.87 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,800 | 37.71 | 3.85 |
| Tatsuya Imai | HOU | $7,600 | 28.90 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,500 | 35.55 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,400 | 12.97 | 3.82 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 12.79 | 3.20 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 12.05 | 4.82 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.96 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 8.84 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 12.79 | 3.55 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.37 | 3.35 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 10.61 | 3.32 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 10.52 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.08 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 12.79 | 3.55 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.37 | 3.35 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 10.61 | 3.32 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 15.90 | 3.88 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 14.04 | 4.01 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 13.80 | 3.73 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.90 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.90 | 4.16 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 14.04 | 4.01 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | PIT | $2,700 | 10.77 | 3.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.65 | 3.42 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.40 | 3.54 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,400 | 11.27 | 4.70 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,000 | 10.70 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,400 | 11.27 | 4.70 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 8.78 | 3.66 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,000 | 10.70 | 3.57 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 10.37 | 3.57 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 16.53 | 3.67 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,200 | 16.09 | 3.83 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,800 | 15.29 | 4.02 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.73 | 3.35 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 13.55 | 3.76 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,300 | 13.11 | 3.97 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,800 | 12.66 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,800 | 11.30 | 4.04 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,800 | 15.29 | 4.02 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,300 | 13.11 | 3.97 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,500 | 9.90 | 3.96 |
| Derek Hill | PHI | $2,500 | 9.78 | 3.91 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
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.