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 | $10,500 | 42.61 | 4.06 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,900 | 42.38 | 4.28 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,000 | 39.83 | 3.98 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $9,500 | 38.74 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,900 | 42.38 | 4.28 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,500 | 34.96 | 4.11 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $9,500 | 38.74 | 4.08 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 42.61 | 4.06 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 15.16 | 3.61 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 14.68 | 3.67 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 12.98 | 3.82 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,200 | 12.79 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | CHC | $2,000 | 10.44 | 5.22 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,100 | 9.31 | 4.43 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | $2,500 | 10.36 | 4.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.44 | 3.70 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 13.41 | 3.94 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 12.17 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,200 | 9.25 | 4.21 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 11.59 | 4.14 |
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,500 | 10.09 | 4.04 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 13.41 | 3.94 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,900 | 14.44 | 3.70 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 13.14 | 3.13 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.48 | 3.67 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.86 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,300 | 8.84 | 3.84 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,900 | 14.44 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,400 | 14.81 | 3.37 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 13.04 | 3.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 12.08 | 3.90 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,300 | 11.89 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 10.00 | 4.55 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,400 | 10.68 | 4.45 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,100 | 8.35 | 3.97 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.93 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 18.28 | 3.97 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 16.36 | 3.56 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,900 | 14.45 | 3.71 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,400 | 14.05 | 4.13 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,400 | 13.59 | 4.00 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,700 | 13.27 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 13.17 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 12.52 | 4.64 |
| Kyle Lewis | ARI | $2,000 | 9.27 | 4.63 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,700 | 12.46 | 4.61 |
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,000 | 8.78 | 4.39 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,300 | 9.93 | 4.32 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 9.43 | 4.29 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,400 | 14.05 | 4.13 |
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.