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 | 22.47 | 2.42 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $8,300 | 19.18 | 2.31 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,000 | 18.56 | 2.32 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,000 | 15.88 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,300 | 22.47 | 2.42 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,000 | 18.56 | 2.32 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $8,300 | 19.18 | 2.31 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,000 | 15.88 | 1.76 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 7.86 | 1.75 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,500 | 7.50 | 1.67 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $4,000 | 6.64 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 6.64 | 2.29 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 5.71 | 1.90 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 5.17 | 1.78 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,300 | 8.91 | 1.68 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 8.16 | 1.70 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,000 | 7.99 | 2.00 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 7.86 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SD | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.71 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,500 | 6.17 | 2.47 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 6.64 | 2.29 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,800 | 8.20 | 2.16 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 7.96 | 1.89 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $3,800 | 7.06 | 1.86 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,100 | 7.05 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,800 | 8.20 | 2.16 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,300 | 6.61 | 2.00 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 7.96 | 1.89 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $3,800 | 7.06 | 1.86 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 10.75 | 1.99 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.02 | 1.62 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 9.47 | 1.72 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,000 | 7.39 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,200 | 6.72 | 2.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 10.75 | 1.99 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $3,400 | 6.43 | 1.89 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 4.90 | 1.88 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 11.01 | 1.75 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.94 | 1.72 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,000 | 8.18 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,100 | 7.59 | 1.85 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 11.01 | 1.75 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.94 | 1.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.76 | 1.81 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,500 | 10.46 | 1.90 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 9.71 | 1.59 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $4,000 | 9.09 | 2.27 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 8.98 | 1.60 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,300 | 8.74 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,600 | 6.81 | 2.62 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,700 | 6.68 | 2.47 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $4,000 | 9.09 | 2.27 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $3,000 | 6.71 | 2.24 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,000 | 8.40 | 2.10 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,300 | 8.74 | 2.03 |
| Alex Verdugo | NYY | $2,900 | 5.78 | 1.99 |
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.