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 | $10,400 | 42.47 | 4.08 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,800 | 39.73 | 4.05 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 38.62 | 4.06 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,100 | 36.96 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Thornton | NYM | $8,400 | 35.37 | 4.21 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $8,800 | 36.85 | 4.19 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,400 | 42.47 | 4.08 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 38.62 | 4.06 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,400 | 13.79 | 4.06 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 12.61 | 3.32 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,400 | 12.13 | 3.57 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 11.98 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,700 | 11.12 | 4.12 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 10.98 | 4.07 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,400 | 13.79 | 4.06 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 11.61 | 3.32 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 11.41 | 3.46 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 11.13 | 3.59 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 10.36 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,300 | 8.78 | 3.82 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 11.13 | 3.59 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.51 | 3.52 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 11.41 | 3.46 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 15.63 | 3.91 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 13.65 | 3.50 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,700 | 13.61 | 3.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 13.29 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 13.29 | 4.15 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 15.63 | 3.91 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,700 | 13.61 | 3.68 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,900 | 10.46 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 13.09 | 3.64 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 12.34 | 3.25 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.55 | 3.98 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 11.28 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.55 | 3.98 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 13.09 | 3.64 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 10.12 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 14.97 | 3.48 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,400 | 14.70 | 3.34 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 14.37 | 3.42 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 13.27 | 3.90 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 13.18 | 3.76 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,300 | 13.06 | 3.96 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 12.98 | 3.42 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 10.65 | 4.44 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.01 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,300 | 13.06 | 3.96 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,400 | 9.41 | 3.92 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 11.34 | 3.91 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,800 | 10.91 | 3.90 |
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.