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 | $10,500 | 24.52 | 2.34 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 22.06 | 2.21 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 21.16 | 2.23 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,200 | 21.01 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $7,000 | 19.67 | 2.81 |
| Zac Thornton | NYM | $6,700 | 18.53 | 2.77 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 24.52 | 2.34 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,200 | 21.01 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,600 | 10.42 | 1.86 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 9.21 | 1.96 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,300 | 8.86 | 2.06 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 8.67 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,800 | 8.42 | 3.01 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 8.36 | 2.70 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.69 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,600 | 6.87 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,600 | 10.42 | 1.86 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $5,100 | 9.79 | 1.92 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,800 | 9.76 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,800 | 8.42 | 3.01 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 8.36 | 2.70 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.69 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 8.84 | 2.33 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 8.78 | 1.69 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 8.70 | 1.78 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 8.58 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | SF | $3,000 | 7.60 | 2.53 |
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $3,100 | 7.49 | 2.42 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 8.84 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,500 | 11.85 | 1.82 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 10.52 | 1.81 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,000 | 10.43 | 2.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,400 | 10.01 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,600 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,400 | 10.01 | 2.28 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,800 | 6.23 | 2.22 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,700 | 8.07 | 2.18 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,000 | 9.46 | 1.58 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,600 | 9.21 | 2.56 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,800 | 8.65 | 2.28 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,000 | 8.63 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 5.33 | 2.66 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.60 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 7.67 | 2.56 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 8.20 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 11.17 | 1.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.86 | 1.67 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,500 | 10.54 | 2.34 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 9.99 | 1.89 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.20 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,800 | 9.90 | 2.06 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,700 | 9.84 | 1.73 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,200 | 9.78 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 8.28 | 3.60 |
| Max Clark | DET | $3,300 | 9.04 | 2.74 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,400 | 6.51 | 2.71 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,100 | 8.11 | 2.61 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,900 | 7.49 | 2.58 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
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.