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 | $9,900 | 20.46 | 2.07 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,100 | 19.93 | 2.46 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,300 | 19.48 | 2.35 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,500 | 19.34 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $7,200 | 18.00 | 2.50 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,100 | 19.93 | 2.46 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,300 | 19.48 | 2.35 |
| Colin Rea | MIL | $6,000 | 13.15 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 10.24 | 2.13 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,700 | 8.76 | 2.37 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $8,400 | 8.68 | 1.03 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,400 | 8.58 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| David Fry | CLE | $2,900 | 7.68 | 2.65 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,200 | 7.99 | 2.50 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.38 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 10.24 | 2.13 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.65 | 1.64 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,000 | 9.43 | 1.57 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $9,200 | 9.35 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| David Fry | CLE | $2,900 | 7.68 | 2.65 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 8.05 | 2.52 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,200 | 7.99 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 10.77 | 1.99 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 10.41 | 1.83 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 9.99 | 1.85 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,600 | 9.46 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,700 | 9.33 | 2.52 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,300 | 5.54 | 2.41 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,400 | 7.72 | 2.27 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,100 | 6.85 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 11.85 | 1.85 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,600 | 11.65 | 2.08 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 10.74 | 1.70 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,400 | 9.98 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,500 | 6.06 | 2.42 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,600 | 7.58 | 2.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,700 | 9.65 | 1.69 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $8,600 | 8.99 | 1.04 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,600 | 8.76 | 1.91 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 8.68 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,300 | 6.71 | 2.92 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $3,100 | 8.30 | 2.68 |
| Zack Short | NYM | $2,100 | 5.38 | 2.56 |
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $3,800 | 8.57 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,500 | 11.79 | 2.14 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.74 | 1.81 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,000 | 11.19 | 2.24 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $5,500 | 10.49 | 1.91 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.46 | 1.84 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.34 | 1.75 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $9,000 | 10.33 | 1.15 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 10.22 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,200 | 9.19 | 4.18 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,500 | 7.80 | 3.12 |
| Nick Gordon | MIA | $2,300 | 7.00 | 3.04 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,200 | 6.63 | 3.01 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,000 | 5.95 | 2.98 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,700 | 7.55 | 2.80 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,200 | 6.11 | 2.78 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,600 | 7.21 | 2.77 |
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.