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 | $11,000 | 45.80 | 4.16 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,900 | 37.04 | 3.74 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,600 | 36.55 | 3.45 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,900 | 35.49 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 45.80 | 4.16 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $8,600 | 32.81 | 3.82 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,900 | 37.04 | 3.74 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $6,300 | 23.26 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 16.57 | 3.85 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.60 | 3.32 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 13.15 | 4.11 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 12.81 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,700 | 11.35 | 4.20 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 13.15 | 4.11 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,500 | 10.17 | 4.07 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,400 | 12.47 | 3.67 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.15 | 3.68 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.06 | 3.65 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.04 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 9.66 | 3.86 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 9.40 | 3.76 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.15 | 3.68 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,400 | 12.47 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 14.35 | 3.59 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.97 | 3.68 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.76 | 3.93 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,700 | 12.84 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,700 | 12.84 | 4.75 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.76 | 3.93 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.52 | 3.91 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,400 | 9.26 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,000 | 13.77 | 3.44 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.61 | 3.32 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 13.49 | 3.85 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 13.16 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 8.56 | 3.89 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $2,900 | 11.26 | 3.88 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 13.49 | 3.85 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,000 | 11.05 | 3.68 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 16.22 | 3.86 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 15.87 | 3.53 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 14.61 | 3.11 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,100 | 13.97 | 3.41 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.89 | 3.47 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 13.39 | 3.72 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,500 | 13.25 | 2.94 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 13.00 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,000 | 9.58 | 4.79 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,400 | 10.53 | 4.39 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 13.00 | 4.19 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,600 | 10.22 | 3.93 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,500 | 9.76 | 3.90 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 16.22 | 3.86 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,300 | 8.80 | 3.83 |
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.