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 | $10,600 | 42.28 | 3.99 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,300 | 38.97 | 3.78 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $10,200 | 38.84 | 3.81 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,000 | 36.75 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $7,700 | 32.83 | 4.26 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,000 | 36.75 | 4.08 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 42.28 | 3.99 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $10,200 | 38.84 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 13.93 | 3.09 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 12.94 | 3.40 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,400 | 12.86 | 3.78 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,100 | 12.05 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,600 | 11.97 | 4.61 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,400 | 10.63 | 4.43 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,500 | 10.56 | 4.22 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,200 | 9.25 | 4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 13.35 | 3.71 |
| Samad Taylor | KC | $2,000 | 12.56 | 6.28 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 12.50 | 3.79 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 11.71 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samad Taylor | KC | $2,000 | 12.56 | 6.28 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 12.50 | 3.79 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 11.34 | 3.78 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 14.07 | 3.20 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 13.42 | 3.63 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 13.32 | 4.04 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,000 | 9.07 | 4.54 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 13.32 | 4.04 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,300 | 8.51 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 13.41 | 3.19 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,000 | 13.21 | 6.60 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $3,700 | 12.08 | 3.27 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.95 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,000 | 13.21 | 6.60 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 10.63 | 4.25 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 9.32 | 3.88 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.95 | 3.85 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 17.55 | 3.90 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 15.89 | 3.78 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.76 | 3.21 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,500 | 14.40 | 4.11 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,500 | 13.63 | 3.90 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,000 | 13.50 | 6.75 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 13.45 | 3.84 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,300 | 12.87 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,000 | 13.50 | 6.75 |
| Raimel Tapia | MIL | $2,000 | 9.03 | 4.51 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,500 | 10.92 | 4.37 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.45 | 4.35 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,700 | 11.55 | 4.28 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $2,900 | 12.37 | 4.27 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.39 | 4.27 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,100 | 8.73 | 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.