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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $10,600 | 35.96 | 3.39 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,400 | 35.02 | 3.37 |
| Dustin May | MIL | $8,500 | 34.56 | 4.07 |
| Robbie Ray | SD | $9,100 | 32.06 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Klassen | LAA | $6,200 | 31.82 | 5.13 |
| Dustin May | MIL | $8,500 | 34.56 | 4.07 |
| Tyler Mahle | ATL | $8,000 | 29.30 | 3.66 |
| Robbie Ray | SD | $9,100 | 32.06 | 3.52 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 13.82 | 5.53 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.66 | 3.50 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,400 | 13.66 | 4.02 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,200 | 13.61 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 13.82 | 5.53 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,200 | 13.61 | 4.25 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 12.58 | 4.19 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,400 | 13.66 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 12.29 | 3.51 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.06 | 3.57 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 10.85 | 3.10 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 10.83 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,600 | 9.48 | 3.65 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.06 | 3.57 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.58 | 3.53 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 12.29 | 3.51 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 13.82 | 3.45 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 13.49 | 4.22 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 13.36 | 3.42 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 13.06 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 13.49 | 4.22 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.72 | 3.91 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,400 | 9.04 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 14.25 | 3.85 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 12.46 | 3.37 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 11.56 | 3.99 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 11.53 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,500 | 11.42 | 4.57 |
| Charles McAdoo | TOR | $2,200 | 9.37 | 4.26 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 11.56 | 3.99 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 14.25 | 3.85 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,200 | 16.35 | 3.89 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.22 | 3.31 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 13.87 | 4.08 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,300 | 13.74 | 4.16 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,400 | 13.58 | 4.00 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 13.51 | 3.86 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 13.03 | 4.07 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,900 | 12.86 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Pinckney | WSH | $2,400 | 12.12 | 5.05 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,900 | 12.86 | 4.43 |
| Jarred Kelenic | TEX | $2,000 | 8.75 | 4.37 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 11.62 | 4.30 |
| Brett Bateman | TOR | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.22 |
| Ben Malgeri | DET | $2,100 | 8.85 | 4.21 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $3,000 | 12.54 | 4.18 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,300 | 13.74 | 4.16 |
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.