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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $11,000 | 46.77 | 4.25 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $11,500 | 36.80 | 3.20 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 35.82 | 3.51 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,500 | 33.44 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $11,000 | 46.77 | 4.25 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $7,200 | 28.66 | 3.98 |
| Dane Dunning | TEX | $7,500 | 28.89 | 3.85 |
| Patrick Corbin | WSH | $7,800 | 28.33 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.42 | 3.28 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 13.42 | 4.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 12.96 | 3.09 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 12.65 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 13.42 | 4.19 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.07 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,600 | 10.50 | 4.04 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 10.48 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $4,000 | 15.53 | 3.88 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 13.96 | 3.32 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 13.24 | 3.48 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WSH | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.94 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $4,000 | 15.53 | 3.88 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 10.32 | 3.69 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 16.06 | 3.92 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 14.47 | 3.36 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.64 | 4.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.21 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.64 | 4.01 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 10.34 | 3.98 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 13.45 | 3.96 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.77 | 3.27 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.62 | 3.41 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 12.35 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,300 | 9.22 | 4.01 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 13.45 | 3.96 |
| Josh Donaldson | MIL | $2,500 | 9.75 | 3.90 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 16.14 | 3.23 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,500 | 16.10 | 3.58 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.74 | 4.25 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 14.76 | 3.51 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.98 | 3.41 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.78 | 3.63 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 13.63 | 3.79 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 13.47 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,600 | 12.19 | 4.69 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,200 | 9.71 | 4.42 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,600 | 11.04 | 4.25 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.74 | 4.25 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,500 | 10.49 | 4.20 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.12 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,400 | 9.83 | 4.10 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
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.