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 | $9,600 | 20.33 | 2.12 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $11,800 | 19.97 | 1.69 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,200 | 19.18 | 2.08 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,900 | 17.75 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,600 | 20.33 | 2.12 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,200 | 17.38 | 2.12 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,000 | 16.87 | 2.11 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,200 | 19.18 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,400 | 8.47 | 1.93 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $4,300 | 8.41 | 1.96 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,500 | 8.00 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 7.01 | 3.18 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $5,000 | 9.70 | 1.94 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $9,000 | 9.34 | 1.04 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 9.17 | 1.67 |
| Michael Toglia | COL | $5,300 | 9.14 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 7.01 | 3.18 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 7.27 | 2.91 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $8,000 | 8.97 | 1.12 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $4,700 | 8.79 | 1.87 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,800 | 8.50 | 2.24 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,800 | 8.40 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,500 | 6.05 | 2.42 |
| Whit Merrifield | ATL | $3,500 | 8.08 | 2.31 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,800 | 8.50 | 2.24 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $10,000 | 12.44 | 1.24 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $4,900 | 9.96 | 2.03 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,700 | 8.88 | 1.56 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 8.80 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,200 | 6.88 | 3.13 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 6.21 | 2.59 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,400 | 6.10 | 2.54 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 10.73 | 1.12 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.13 | 1.57 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 9.03 | 1.70 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,000 | 8.78 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 6.07 | 2.64 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.47 |
| Shay Whitcomb | HOU | $2,500 | 5.81 | 2.32 |
| Jace Jung | DET | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 13.19 | 1.91 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 11.58 | 1.81 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,900 | 11.16 | 1.89 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,400 | 10.67 | 2.42 |
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $6,000 | 10.54 | 1.76 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,200 | 10.54 | 2.51 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.42 | 1.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.31 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steward Berroa | TOR | $2,300 | 7.61 | 3.31 |
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,800 | 8.54 | 3.05 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,500 | 10.18 | 2.91 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,700 | 7.41 | 2.75 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 8.19 | 2.73 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,100 | 8.44 | 2.72 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,200 | 5.78 | 2.63 |
| Ben Gamel | HOU | $2,600 | 6.77 | 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.