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 | $10,400 | 42.01 | 4.04 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,800 | 41.19 | 3.81 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $10,600 | 39.76 | 3.75 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $9,400 | 35.15 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,400 | 42.01 | 4.04 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,600 | 34.40 | 4.00 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,800 | 41.19 | 3.81 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $10,600 | 39.76 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.27 | 3.32 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,200 | 12.23 | 3.82 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,200 | 12.05 | 3.76 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.00 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,800 | 11.55 | 4.13 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $2,400 | 9.70 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 12.24 | 3.95 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 11.95 | 4.60 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,300 | 10.35 | 3.13 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 9.79 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 11.95 | 4.60 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 12.24 | 3.95 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 9.79 | 3.63 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 9.33 | 3.33 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.94 | 3.41 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.66 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,100 | 11.87 | 2.89 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 11.42 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.66 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.94 | 3.41 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 11.42 | 3.26 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,600 | 8.28 | 3.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 13.82 | 6.58 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,000 | 13.64 | 3.41 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.58 | 3.23 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 12.15 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 13.82 | 6.58 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,000 | 13.64 | 3.41 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 12.15 | 3.37 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 11.40 | 3.35 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.73 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 15.11 | 3.60 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 14.80 | 5.28 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,700 | 13.66 | 3.69 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.23 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,000 | 13.09 | 4.36 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,800 | 12.96 | 3.41 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,900 | 12.53 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 14.80 | 5.28 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,000 | 13.09 | 4.36 |
| Daz Cameron | OAK | $2,400 | 10.36 | 4.32 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.23 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,000 | 11.92 | 3.97 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,900 | 11.09 | 3.82 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,500 | 9.55 | 3.82 |
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.