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 | $9,800 | 43.62 | 4.45 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $10,100 | 42.14 | 4.17 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,400 | 41.81 | 4.02 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $10,300 | 41.20 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,800 | 43.62 | 4.45 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $9,400 | 40.41 | 4.30 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $10,100 | 42.14 | 4.17 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,600 | 39.22 | 4.09 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 12.82 | 4.42 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.58 | 4.06 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,300 | 12.32 | 3.73 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 11.97 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 12.82 | 4.42 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.58 | 4.06 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,900 | 11.75 | 4.05 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.82 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.23 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 11.31 | 4.52 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.25 | 3.42 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 10.23 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 11.31 | 4.52 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.23 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.25 | 3.42 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $2,900 | 9.44 | 3.25 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 12.52 | 3.68 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.36 | 3.25 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 11.43 | 3.57 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 10.39 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Walton | ATH | $2,500 | 10.01 | 4.00 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 12.52 | 3.68 |
| Kaelen Culpepper | MIN | $2,500 | 8.95 | 3.58 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 11.43 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,100 | 13.21 | 4.26 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.58 | 3.40 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.42 | 3.45 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,100 | 13.21 | 4.26 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,000 | 10.49 | 3.50 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,200 | 17.11 | 4.07 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 13.42 | 3.83 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,500 | 12.93 | 3.69 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 12.92 | 3.15 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 12.84 | 3.78 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,300 | 12.72 | 3.85 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.94 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,500 | 12.15 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,500 | 10.93 | 4.37 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,700 | 11.56 | 4.28 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,200 | 17.11 | 4.07 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 11.81 | 3.94 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 10.25 | 3.94 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.94 |
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.