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 | $10,800 | 24.84 | 2.30 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,500 | 24.02 | 2.53 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,000 | 23.92 | 2.17 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $9,500 | 22.60 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,500 | 24.02 | 2.53 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $9,000 | 22.56 | 2.51 |
| Zebby Matthews | MIN | $5,700 | 13.74 | 2.41 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $9,500 | 22.60 | 2.38 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,400 | 9.53 | 2.17 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,000 | 7.80 | 1.56 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,300 | 7.80 | 1.47 |
| Liam Hicks | TB | $4,800 | 7.76 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $2,100 | 6.10 | 2.90 |
| Jake Rogers | CWS | $2,400 | 6.15 | 2.56 |
| Mickey Gasper | BOS | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,200 | 5.55 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 9.57 | 1.52 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,400 | 9.53 | 2.17 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,400 | 7.96 | 3.32 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,000 | 8.86 | 2.95 |
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $2,100 | 6.10 | 2.90 |
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $3,100 | 8.63 | 2.78 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $5,400 | 8.51 | 1.58 |
| Ildemaro Vargas | ARI | $4,000 | 8.09 | 2.02 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 7.82 | 1.53 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,300 | 7.78 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,200 | 7.68 | 2.40 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,600 | 5.91 | 2.27 |
| Osleivis Basabe | SF | $3,000 | 6.69 | 2.23 |
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 9.58 | 2.13 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.40 | 1.54 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,600 | 8.73 | 1.90 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,800 | 8.04 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Rodden | SEA | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,200 | 5.32 | 2.42 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 5.74 | 2.21 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 7.35 | 2.16 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $5,600 | 9.91 | 1.77 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,400 | 9.77 | 1.81 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,500 | 9.48 | 1.46 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $4,400 | 8.78 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,900 | 7.73 | 2.67 |
| Weston Wilson | SEA | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,700 | 8.77 | 2.37 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,300 | 4.93 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,600 | 12.89 | 1.95 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,900 | 11.14 | 1.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.25 | 1.86 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,900 | 9.85 | 2.01 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,300 | 9.83 | 2.29 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,300 | 9.71 | 1.83 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,500 | 9.65 | 1.75 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,500 | 9.30 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,500 | 7.02 | 2.81 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,800 | 7.86 | 2.81 |
| Jordan Lawlar | ARI | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.59 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,600 | 9.01 | 2.50 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,500 | 8.41 | 2.40 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,500 | 5.95 | 2.38 |
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.