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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Griffin | CLE | $9,400 | 41.11 | 4.37 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 38.91 | 3.89 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $9,600 | 38.42 | 4.00 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,100 | 36.98 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Griffin | CLE | $9,400 | 41.11 | 4.37 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,100 | 36.98 | 4.06 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $9,600 | 38.42 | 4.00 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 38.91 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 15.24 | 3.91 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 13.08 | 3.53 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 12.94 | 3.41 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,600 | 10.89 | 4.19 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $2,700 | 11.19 | 4.14 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.97 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.53 | 3.72 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 10.86 | 3.29 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 10.65 | 4.44 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.36 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 10.65 | 4.44 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 10.13 | 3.75 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.53 | 3.72 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.36 | 3.57 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.64 | 3.59 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.95 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 12.95 | 3.70 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 11.86 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Genao | CLE | $2,500 | 10.33 | 4.13 |
| Brock Rodden | SEA | $2,300 | 9.27 | 4.03 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.95 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,700 | 10.16 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.59 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 12.22 | 3.22 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 11.92 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.22 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,700 | 10.14 | 3.76 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 11.92 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 16.85 | 3.75 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,200 | 15.13 | 3.60 |
| Joshua Baez | STL | $2,900 | 14.08 | 4.86 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,500 | 13.85 | 3.96 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.42 | 3.73 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 13.31 | 3.70 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.30 | 3.17 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,700 | 13.28 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baez | STL | $2,900 | 14.08 | 4.86 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,800 | 12.90 | 4.61 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 11.94 | 4.59 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,500 | 10.46 | 4.18 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,700 | 10.98 | 4.07 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,400 | 9.68 | 4.03 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 9.96 | 3.98 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,500 | 13.85 | 3.96 |
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.