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 | 25.62 | 2.44 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,400 | 22.85 | 2.43 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,400 | 21.50 | 2.56 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,400 | 20.53 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $7,800 | 20.45 | 2.62 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,400 | 21.50 | 2.56 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 25.62 | 2.44 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,400 | 22.85 | 2.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.85 | 1.97 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,400 | 8.81 | 2.00 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,700 | 8.43 | 1.79 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,000 | 8.34 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,100 | 6.82 | 3.25 |
| Jair Camargo | MIN | $2,000 | 5.81 | 2.90 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,300 | 5.69 | 2.47 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,000 | 7.24 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.85 | 1.97 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 9.54 | 1.80 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,900 | 9.36 | 1.59 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 9.33 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,100 | 6.82 | 3.25 |
| Jair Camargo | MIN | $2,000 | 5.81 | 2.90 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,300 | 5.69 | 2.47 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,000 | 7.24 | 2.41 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 11.20 | 2.20 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.56 | 1.92 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 9.98 | 1.85 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $4,000 | 8.56 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,000 | 6.02 | 3.01 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,400 | 7.18 | 2.99 |
| Joey Wendle | NYM | $2,100 | 6.03 | 2.87 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 7.66 | 2.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,400 | 11.02 | 2.04 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.72 | 1.73 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,600 | 10.41 | 2.26 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 10.35 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,700 | 10.24 | 2.77 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.49 |
| Jose Caballero | TB | $3,500 | 8.01 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,800 | 9.18 | 1.58 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,100 | 8.98 | 1.76 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 8.78 | 1.44 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,600 | 8.58 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,300 | 5.90 | 2.57 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,900 | 7.25 | 2.50 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $3,600 | 8.35 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.51 | 1.80 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $4,300 | 10.99 | 2.55 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.90 | 1.73 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,000 | 10.86 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,300 | 10.66 | 2.01 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $5,100 | 10.65 | 2.09 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 10.53 | 1.88 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,000 | 10.28 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,600 | 9.18 | 3.53 |
| Bubba Thompson | CIN | $2,000 | 6.64 | 3.32 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,400 | 7.76 | 3.23 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,700 | 8.64 | 3.20 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,500 | 7.69 | 3.07 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 6.04 | 2.87 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,800 | 7.98 | 2.85 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,000 | 5.68 | 2.84 |
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.