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 | 25.42 | 2.31 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,200 | 22.30 | 2.19 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $12,400 | 22.24 | 1.79 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,500 | 21.57 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Waldron | SD | $6,200 | 15.05 | 2.43 |
| Jesus Luzardo | MIA | $8,000 | 19.43 | 2.43 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 25.42 | 2.31 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,500 | 18.94 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,800 | 10.03 | 2.09 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 9.71 | 1.87 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 9.62 | 1.72 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 9.28 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,400 | 6.44 | 2.68 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,200 | 8.20 | 2.56 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,100 | 5.06 | 2.41 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,000 | 8.48 | 2.12 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.28 | 1.71 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,800 | 10.03 | 2.09 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 9.71 | 1.87 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 9.62 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,400 | 6.44 | 2.68 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.65 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,200 | 8.20 | 2.56 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $5,400 | 10.19 | 1.89 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 8.98 | 1.73 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 8.83 | 1.77 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 8.65 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 7.66 | 2.55 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,300 | 5.81 | 2.52 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,100 | 7.14 | 2.30 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 7.47 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.24 | 1.81 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,300 | 11.02 | 2.08 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 10.81 | 1.72 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.54 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,200 | 8.47 | 2.65 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 8.31 | 2.52 |
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $3,800 | 9.17 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 12.44 | 1.94 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.24 | 1.59 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 9.22 | 2.05 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,800 | 8.99 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,600 | 7.77 | 2.16 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 9.22 | 2.05 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,400 | 6.95 | 2.04 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 12.44 | 1.94 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 12.43 | 2.04 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,500 | 11.78 | 1.81 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 11.00 | 1.75 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $4,700 | 10.70 | 2.28 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $4,000 | 10.30 | 2.58 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,000 | 10.06 | 2.01 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $4,400 | 9.90 | 2.25 |
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $4,100 | 9.88 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Carlson | STL | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.94 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 6.27 | 2.85 |
| Kyle Stowers | BAL | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Jacob Hurtubise | CIN | $2,600 | 6.93 | 2.67 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,100 | 8.19 | 2.64 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $4,000 | 10.30 | 2.58 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,500 | 8.87 | 2.53 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.51 |
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.