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 | 45.61 | 4.15 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $10,400 | 39.93 | 3.84 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $10,900 | 39.40 | 3.62 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,900 | 38.11 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 45.61 | 4.15 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,400 | 29.20 | 3.95 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,900 | 38.11 | 3.85 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $10,400 | 39.93 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 15.62 | 3.55 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 13.91 | 3.66 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,700 | 13.54 | 5.01 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,100 | 13.25 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,700 | 13.54 | 5.01 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,400 | 10.76 | 4.48 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,100 | 13.25 | 4.27 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 15.24 | 3.63 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.09 | 3.54 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 9.54 | 4.15 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.70 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 15.24 | 3.63 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 17.05 | 4.16 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 14.81 | 3.37 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.93 | 3.76 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 12.63 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 12.63 | 4.36 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 17.05 | 4.16 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 10.41 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,900 | 14.59 | 3.74 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 12.87 | 3.68 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.52 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 12.17 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,800 | 10.76 | 3.84 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,900 | 14.59 | 3.74 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,000 | 11.07 | 3.69 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 12.87 | 3.68 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,100 | 15.92 | 3.88 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 15.30 | 3.26 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 15.16 | 3.61 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,400 | 15.15 | 3.44 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 14.62 | 3.85 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,100 | 13.37 | 4.31 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,600 | 13.12 | 3.64 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,800 | 12.47 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Luplow | MIN | $2,200 | 10.71 | 4.87 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,600 | 11.65 | 4.48 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,400 | 10.75 | 4.48 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 10.71 | 4.46 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,800 | 12.47 | 4.45 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,100 | 13.37 | 4.31 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.27 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,000 | 8.38 | 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.