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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,500 | 22.82 | 2.40 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,300 | 21.64 | 2.33 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $9,000 | 19.51 | 2.17 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,400 | 18.96 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,500 | 22.82 | 2.40 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,300 | 21.64 | 2.33 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,400 | 18.96 | 2.26 |
| Martin Perez | SD | $6,800 | 14.86 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,800 | 9.68 | 2.55 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.30 | 2.07 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.76 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,100 | 6.33 | 3.01 |
| Rob Brantly | TB | $2,000 | 5.53 | 2.76 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,800 | 9.68 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,600 | 10.42 | 1.86 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,800 | 9.68 | 2.55 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,900 | 9.36 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,400 | 7.88 | 3.28 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,100 | 6.33 | 3.01 |
| Rob Brantly | TB | $2,000 | 5.53 | 2.76 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 9.01 | 1.64 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 8.52 | 2.13 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,900 | 8.39 | 2.15 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,800 | 8.23 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,200 | 6.73 | 3.06 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,500 | 7.36 | 2.94 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,200 | 6.91 | 2.16 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,900 | 8.39 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 11.78 | 1.79 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $5,200 | 10.93 | 2.10 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 10.79 | 2.45 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,300 | 10.79 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 7.21 | 3.14 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,200 | 6.39 | 2.90 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 8.47 | 2.73 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 11.83 | 1.85 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 9.84 | 1.67 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,600 | 9.44 | 1.69 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $5,000 | 8.67 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $2,000 | 5.53 | 2.76 |
| Shay Whitcomb | HOU | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,900 | 7.61 | 2.62 |
| Jace Jung | DET | $2,200 | 5.72 | 2.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 12.33 | 1.79 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $4,600 | 11.11 | 2.42 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 10.78 | 1.66 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.75 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.63 | 1.86 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,800 | 10.45 | 1.80 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $4,500 | 10.25 | 2.28 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,200 | 10.08 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,100 | 9.62 | 3.10 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $3,300 | 9.37 | 2.84 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,300 | 9.02 | 2.73 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,600 | 7.07 | 2.72 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,600 | 7.02 | 2.70 |
| Austin Slater | BAL | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.70 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 7.96 | 2.65 |
| Ramon Laureano | ATL | $3,000 | 7.84 | 2.61 |
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.