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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,700 | 42.36 | 3.96 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,300 | 36.78 | 3.95 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $10,500 | 36.47 | 3.47 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,600 | 31.81 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,700 | 42.36 | 3.96 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,300 | 36.78 | 3.95 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $8,000 | 28.93 | 3.62 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,200 | 25.69 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 16.41 | 3.73 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 14.29 | 3.86 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,900 | 13.56 | 3.48 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 12.83 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,300 | 10.67 | 4.64 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,700 | 11.55 | 4.28 |
| Endy Rodríguez | PIT | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 12.83 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 15.21 | 3.46 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.92 | 3.59 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 11.73 | 2.93 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 9.87 | 4.29 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,700 | 10.23 | 3.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.92 | 3.59 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 14.32 | 3.41 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.97 | 3.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.14 | 3.65 |
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,000 | 11.14 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,000 | 11.14 | 5.57 |
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,100 | 8.01 | 3.81 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.97 | 3.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.14 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,600 | 14.36 | 3.99 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 12.54 | 3.14 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 11.69 | 3.77 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.08 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,700 | 10.97 | 4.06 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,600 | 14.36 | 3.99 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 11.69 | 3.77 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 10.82 | 3.28 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.90 | 3.46 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 15.48 | 3.52 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 15.14 | 3.52 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 14.76 | 3.69 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 14.67 | 3.76 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,800 | 14.57 | 3.83 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,700 | 13.36 | 3.61 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 12.94 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,400 | 10.90 | 4.54 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,500 | 10.51 | 4.20 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,600 | 10.60 | 4.08 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.06 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
| Kyle Lewis | ARI | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
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.