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 | $10,300 | 40.39 | 3.92 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,500 | 33.94 | 3.57 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,600 | 33.13 | 3.85 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,200 | 28.17 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,300 | 40.39 | 3.92 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,600 | 33.13 | 3.85 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,500 | 33.94 | 3.57 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,200 | 28.17 | 3.06 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 11.69 | 3.16 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 10.74 | 2.98 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 10.62 | 3.54 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,300 | 10.38 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 10.62 | 3.54 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,600 | 9.10 | 3.50 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,600 | 8.97 | 3.45 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,900 | 9.79 | 3.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 10.62 | 3.66 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 10.25 | 3.66 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 8.56 | 3.17 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 8.52 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 10.62 | 3.66 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 10.25 | 3.66 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 8.52 | 3.28 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 8.56 | 3.17 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,300 | 14.16 | 3.29 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.02 | 3.25 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.21 | 3.39 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,800 | 8.84 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.21 | 3.39 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,300 | 14.16 | 3.29 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.02 | 3.25 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,800 | 8.84 | 3.16 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.37 | 3.51 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.50 | 3.29 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.73 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.37 | 3.51 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.73 | 3.45 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.50 | 3.29 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 21.08 | 4.22 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.86 | 3.30 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 13.60 | 3.40 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 13.09 | 2.97 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,600 | 12.60 | 3.50 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 12.13 | 3.11 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 12.09 | 4.32 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,400 | 11.73 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 12.09 | 4.32 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 21.08 | 4.22 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,100 | 8.66 | 4.12 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,200 | 11.73 | 3.67 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,000 | 10.87 | 3.62 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 8.92 | 3.57 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,600 | 9.29 | 3.57 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,100 | 10.95 | 3.53 |
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.