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 | 42.18 | 4.02 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $11,500 | 41.22 | 3.58 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $10,000 | 38.09 | 3.81 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $9,500 | 38.07 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 42.18 | 4.02 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $9,500 | 38.07 | 4.01 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $10,000 | 38.09 | 3.81 |
| J.P. France | HOU | $8,700 | 31.75 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 12.66 | 3.96 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 12.12 | 3.67 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 12.06 | 2.87 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 12.05 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.03 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,400 | 9.61 | 4.00 |
| Bobby Dalbec | BOS | $2,100 | 8.35 | 3.98 |
| Christian Bethancourt | TB | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 14.16 | 3.22 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 13.35 | 3.71 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 12.81 | 3.77 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,100 | 8.89 | 4.23 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 9.53 | 3.97 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 12.81 | 3.77 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 13.98 | 3.33 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 13.82 | 3.21 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 13.31 | 3.33 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 13.31 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,300 | 13.15 | 5.72 |
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,200 | 9.44 | 4.29 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 13.31 | 4.16 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 14.06 | 3.43 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,200 | 13.69 | 4.28 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 12.64 | 5.74 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.56 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 12.64 | 5.74 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 9.63 | 4.82 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,200 | 13.69 | 4.28 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 9.36 | 4.26 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 15.24 | 5.08 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,200 | 14.73 | 3.51 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.86 | 3.46 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 13.59 | 4.38 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,300 | 13.39 | 3.11 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,400 | 13.28 | 3.91 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,900 | 13.05 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,400 | 12.34 | 5.14 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 15.24 | 5.08 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 10.15 | 4.61 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,900 | 13.05 | 4.50 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.78 | 4.41 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 12.71 | 4.38 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 13.59 | 4.38 |
| Andrew Stevenson | MIN | $2,100 | 8.92 | 4.25 |
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.