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 | $9,800 | 23.81 | 2.43 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,800 | 23.29 | 2.38 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,600 | 23.11 | 2.41 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $7,700 | 22.30 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $7,700 | 22.30 | 2.90 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,500 | 21.68 | 2.55 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,800 | 23.81 | 2.43 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,600 | 23.11 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.97 | 1.83 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $8,000 | 8.60 | 1.08 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,600 | 8.30 | 1.80 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,800 | 7.98 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,500 | 7.92 | 3.17 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $3,000 | 7.75 | 2.58 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,200 | 5.43 | 2.47 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,100 | 7.43 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.25 | 1.68 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,100 | 9.08 | 2.93 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 9.03 | 1.64 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.97 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,500 | 7.92 | 3.17 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,100 | 9.08 | 2.93 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Luken Baker | STL | $3,000 | 7.84 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 10.27 | 1.71 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.97 | 1.92 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,200 | 8.75 | 2.08 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,300 | 8.63 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 8.29 | 2.59 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $3,200 | 8.16 | 2.55 |
| Brandon Drury | LAA | $2,500 | 6.12 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.69 | 1.72 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,800 | 10.37 | 2.73 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.33 | 1.81 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,400 | 10.13 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,700 | 7.93 | 2.94 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,800 | 10.37 | 2.73 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Jake Amaya | CWS | $2,100 | 5.14 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $8,600 | 10.48 | 1.22 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 9.79 | 1.55 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,600 | 9.42 | 2.05 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 9.28 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,800 | 6.92 | 2.47 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,600 | 5.96 | 2.29 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,600 | 5.84 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 11.02 | 1.75 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,800 | 10.95 | 1.61 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.72 | 1.82 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,900 | 10.56 | 2.71 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,000 | 10.48 | 1.75 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,900 | 10.35 | 2.11 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,500 | 10.34 | 1.88 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,500 | 10.27 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,700 | 7.84 | 2.90 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,800 | 7.77 | 2.77 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,900 | 10.56 | 2.71 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,100 | 8.26 | 2.66 |
| Ben Gamel | HOU | $2,600 | 6.87 | 2.64 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,200 | 8.21 | 2.57 |
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,800 | 7.17 | 2.56 |
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.