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 | 36.82 | 3.41 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $9,900 | 31.75 | 3.21 |
| Jordan Montgomery | TEX | $9,800 | 30.97 | 3.16 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $10,300 | 30.81 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Hudson | STL | $6,400 | 25.78 | 4.03 |
| Johnny Cueto | MIA | $7,100 | 26.24 | 3.70 |
| Spenser Watkins | OAK | $5,500 | 19.88 | 3.61 |
| Zack Littell | TB | $5,700 | 20.17 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 16.80 | 3.73 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 14.62 | 3.32 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 13.91 | 3.76 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,000 | 13.54 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,600 | 11.50 | 4.42 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,600 | 11.16 | 4.29 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 10.68 | 4.27 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 15.15 | 3.44 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 14.41 | 4.00 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 12.41 | 4.43 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.76 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 12.41 | 4.43 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.05 | 4.09 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.76 | 4.06 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 14.41 | 4.00 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 15.82 | 4.16 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 14.76 | 3.43 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 13.27 | 4.15 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.86 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,400 | 10.25 | 4.27 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 15.82 | 4.16 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 13.27 | 4.15 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.40 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,900 | 14.56 | 3.73 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.47 | 3.54 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.71 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 13.06 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,700 | 11.07 | 4.10 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,900 | 14.56 | 3.73 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.71 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 8.09 | 3.68 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 16.32 | 3.40 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,800 | 14.75 | 3.88 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 14.49 | 3.22 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.12 | 3.28 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 13.89 | 3.47 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,900 | 13.52 | 3.47 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,200 | 13.34 | 4.17 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,200 | 13.29 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ramos | CIN | $2,000 | 9.51 | 4.76 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,700 | 12.06 | 4.47 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,100 | 9.12 | 4.34 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,500 | 10.83 | 4.33 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,400 | 10.26 | 4.27 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.24 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.20 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.63 | 4.19 |
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.