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 | $11,200 | 45.49 | 4.06 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $9,500 | 34.84 | 3.67 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $8,500 | 33.31 | 3.92 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,600 | 33.25 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,600 | 33.25 | 4.38 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,200 | 45.49 | 4.06 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $8,500 | 33.31 | 3.92 |
| Andre Pallante | STL | $8,400 | 32.71 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 13.20 | 3.67 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 11.75 | 3.79 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 11.73 | 3.35 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,500 | 11.63 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 11.25 | 4.02 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 11.75 | 3.79 |
| Pedro Pagés | STL | $2,300 | 8.68 | 3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 13.48 | 3.37 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,300 | 11.85 | 3.59 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.71 | 3.66 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.71 | 3.66 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.79 | 3.60 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,300 | 11.85 | 3.59 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 13.83 | 3.55 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.33 | 3.70 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,100 | 13.24 | 4.27 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 12.93 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,100 | 13.24 | 4.27 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 14.14 | 3.29 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 13.36 | 3.18 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.83 | 3.67 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.83 | 3.67 |
| José Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 9.14 | 3.66 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 14.14 | 3.29 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.29 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,400 | 23.06 | 4.27 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.23 | 3.25 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 15.49 | 6.74 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 14.28 | 3.57 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,700 | 13.96 | 3.77 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,000 | 13.95 | 4.65 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.79 | 3.63 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,300 | 13.64 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 15.49 | 6.74 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,000 | 9.94 | 4.97 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,000 | 13.95 | 4.65 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.42 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,800 | 12.36 | 4.41 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $2,800 | 12.08 | 4.31 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,400 | 23.06 | 4.27 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,100 | 12.96 | 4.18 |
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.