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 | $9,500 | 24.53 | 2.58 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,300 | 23.65 | 2.30 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,500 | 22.78 | 2.40 |
| River Ryan | LAD | $8,500 | 22.05 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $5,900 | 15.56 | 2.64 |
| River Ryan | LAD | $8,500 | 22.05 | 2.59 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,500 | 24.53 | 2.58 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $8,500 | 20.85 | 2.45 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 9.14 | 1.99 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $9,400 | 8.83 | 0.94 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 8.54 | 1.71 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,400 | 8.27 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.51 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $2,300 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,300 | 5.64 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,100 | 11.50 | 2.26 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 9.14 | 1.99 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $9,400 | 8.83 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Bligh Madris | DET | $2,200 | 6.15 | 2.80 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 11.04 | 1.84 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,900 | 9.89 | 2.02 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 9.54 | 2.12 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,400 | 8.80 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.63 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,400 | 8.80 | 2.59 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 8.07 | 2.37 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,900 | 8.31 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 12.78 | 1.97 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $8,400 | 11.85 | 1.41 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,900 | 11.00 | 2.82 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $10,200 | 10.91 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,900 | 11.00 | 2.82 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,800 | 10.31 | 2.71 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,900 | 7.53 | 2.60 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 10.78 | 1.83 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 9.77 | 1.60 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,300 | 9.68 | 1.83 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 8.79 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 5.66 | 2.69 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,500 | 6.20 | 2.48 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 8.79 | 2.25 |
| Paul DeJong | KC | $3,300 | 7.14 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 12.18 | 1.82 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,800 | 11.24 | 1.94 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 11.04 | 1.78 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $5,600 | 10.60 | 1.89 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,700 | 10.49 | 1.84 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,600 | 10.40 | 1.86 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,000 | 10.33 | 2.58 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.08 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kiermaier | LAD | $2,000 | 6.25 | 3.12 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,500 | 7.16 | 2.86 |
| David Peralta | SD | $2,300 | 6.39 | 2.78 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,200 | 8.77 | 2.74 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,700 | 7.36 | 2.73 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,500 | 6.76 | 2.71 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,600 | 9.58 | 2.66 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
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.