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 | $11,400 | 41.90 | 3.68 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 40.93 | 3.79 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,600 | 40.36 | 3.81 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $11,000 | 39.63 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eury Pérez | MIA | $8,500 | 37.08 | 4.36 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,800 | 35.63 | 4.05 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $10,300 | 39.40 | 3.83 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,600 | 40.36 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 14.27 | 3.40 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 13.55 | 3.47 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.15 | 3.37 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.47 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,400 | 10.46 | 4.36 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.47 | 4.30 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 11.99 | 4.28 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,800 | 11.52 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,000 | 15.30 | 3.82 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,900 | 13.49 | 4.65 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 13.48 | 3.29 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,900 | 13.49 | 4.65 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,000 | 15.30 | 3.82 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,000 | 7.57 | 3.79 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 15.13 | 3.36 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.76 | 3.43 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.72 | 3.61 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 12.52 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 12.49 | 4.63 |
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,400 | 11.02 | 4.59 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 12.52 | 3.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.63 | 3.32 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 11.98 | 3.42 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.65 | 3.24 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,100 | 11.62 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.92 |
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,000 | 7.58 | 3.79 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,100 | 11.62 | 3.75 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $3,100 | 11.46 | 3.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 15.14 | 3.15 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,400 | 15.07 | 3.42 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 14.80 | 3.36 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 14.75 | 3.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 14.57 | 3.83 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 14.49 | 4.83 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 14.32 | 3.77 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,400 | 13.51 | 5.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,400 | 13.51 | 5.63 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,100 | 10.35 | 4.93 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 14.49 | 4.83 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,800 | 12.73 | 4.55 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,600 | 11.80 | 4.54 |
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,400 | 10.70 | 4.46 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,300 | 10.19 | 4.43 |
| Ben Gamel | SD | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.42 |
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.