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 | $10,400 | 24.40 | 2.35 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,300 | 24.11 | 1.96 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,300 | 24.04 | 2.33 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,600 | 21.91 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Wicks | CHC | $7,000 | 17.66 | 2.52 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $6,600 | 15.61 | 2.37 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,000 | 21.11 | 2.35 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,400 | 24.40 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 10.01 | 2.23 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,200 | 9.66 | 2.30 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 9.25 | 1.81 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.95 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,400 | 6.59 | 2.74 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Omar Narvaez | NYM | $2,100 | 5.52 | 2.63 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,100 | 5.32 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 10.52 | 1.75 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,700 | 10.15 | 2.16 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 10.01 | 2.23 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,600 | 9.69 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Beaty | KC | $2,200 | 6.60 | 3.00 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,400 | 6.59 | 2.74 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,100 | 11.56 | 1.89 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,400 | 10.34 | 2.35 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 10.23 | 1.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 9.13 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.77 |
| Kolten Wong | LAD | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,200 | 5.54 | 2.52 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,000 | 7.56 | 2.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 10.98 | 2.29 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.71 | 1.67 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,600 | 10.62 | 2.31 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 10.40 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,500 | 7.47 | 2.99 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 5.74 | 2.73 |
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,000 | 4.87 | 2.44 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,600 | 10.62 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,600 | 11.14 | 2.42 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,500 | 10.40 | 1.89 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,300 | 9.72 | 2.26 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 9.67 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,900 | 8.65 | 2.98 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,200 | 6.10 | 2.77 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,700 | 7.28 | 2.70 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,600 | 6.66 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,300 | 13.90 | 2.21 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 12.17 | 1.79 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 11.48 | 1.98 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,900 | 10.81 | 2.21 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.53 | 1.85 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,300 | 10.51 | 2.44 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | SEA | $4,300 | 10.47 | 2.44 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.46 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,800 | 9.54 | 3.41 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,300 | 7.12 | 3.09 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,100 | 9.20 | 2.97 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,100 | 6.15 | 2.93 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 6.99 | 2.91 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,100 | 8.91 | 2.87 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,500 | 7.06 | 2.82 |
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.