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 | $9,300 | 25.32 | 2.72 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $9,500 | 19.20 | 2.02 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,400 | 18.56 | 1.78 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,700 | 18.37 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Pallante | STL | $6,100 | 17.14 | 2.81 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,300 | 25.32 | 2.72 |
| Kutter Crawford | BOS | $6,600 | 15.88 | 2.41 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,700 | 18.37 | 2.39 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 8.78 | 1.76 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.50 | 1.54 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,000 | 8.43 | 2.11 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 8.41 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $2,100 | 4.89 | 2.33 |
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,200 | 4.97 | 2.26 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 5.40 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 10.04 | 1.73 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,300 | 9.03 | 1.70 |
| Michael Toglia | COL | $5,100 | 8.81 | 1.73 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 8.78 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SD | $2,200 | 7.11 | 3.23 |
| Jonah Bride | MIA | $2,900 | 8.26 | 2.85 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,800 | 7.46 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,200 | 10.18 | 1.64 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,800 | 9.08 | 1.89 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,900 | 8.87 | 1.81 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,400 | 8.40 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,100 | 6.00 | 2.86 |
| Jack Lopez | LAA | $2,000 | 5.66 | 2.83 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,700 | 6.22 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.50 | 1.88 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 10.44 | 2.27 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 10.26 | 1.74 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 9.89 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,100 | 6.70 | 3.19 |
| Nick Ahmed | SD | $2,100 | 5.78 | 2.75 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Jacob Wilson | OAK | $2,300 | 5.51 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 10.86 | 1.13 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 9.78 | 1.81 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,600 | 9.77 | 1.75 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,400 | 8.97 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,100 | 5.99 | 2.85 |
| Jon Berti | NYY | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,500 | 5.93 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 12.05 | 1.75 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,800 | 10.85 | 2.85 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $9,000 | 10.80 | 1.20 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.63 | 1.90 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,300 | 10.38 | 2.41 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.32 | 1.69 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $6,000 | 10.26 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,000 | 7.22 | 3.61 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,100 | 6.49 | 3.09 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,800 | 10.85 | 2.85 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,200 | 9.11 | 2.85 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 6.88 | 2.75 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,900 | 7.84 | 2.70 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
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.