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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $9,200 | 23.10 | 2.51 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,800 | 22.32 | 2.28 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,700 | 21.68 | 2.23 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,400 | 21.61 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $9,200 | 23.10 | 2.51 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,400 | 19.63 | 2.34 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,400 | 21.61 | 2.30 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,800 | 22.32 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,800 | 9.96 | 2.62 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $4,100 | 9.29 | 2.27 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.43 | 1.79 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,900 | 8.35 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,200 | 8.29 | 3.77 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,800 | 9.96 | 2.62 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,400 | 5.79 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 11.44 | 2.04 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 11.40 | 1.87 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,800 | 9.96 | 2.62 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,000 | 9.60 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,200 | 8.29 | 3.77 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,800 | 9.96 | 2.62 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,800 | 6.82 | 2.43 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.75 | 1.84 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,300 | 9.43 | 2.19 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 8.82 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 8.82 | 2.52 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 7.17 | 2.47 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,400 | 8.15 | 2.40 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.27 | 1.79 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,800 | 10.58 | 1.82 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,700 | 10.45 | 2.22 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,300 | 10.26 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,900 | 9.29 | 3.20 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,300 | 5.69 | 2.47 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.12 | 2.36 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,700 | 10.45 | 2.22 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $3,700 | 9.84 | 2.66 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,700 | 9.48 | 2.02 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,400 | 9.40 | 2.14 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.33 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,700 | 8.44 | 3.13 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $3,700 | 9.84 | 2.66 |
| Vidal Brujan | MIA | $2,400 | 5.68 | 2.37 |
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $3,300 | 7.56 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 11.42 | 1.81 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,400 | 10.94 | 2.03 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.49 | 1.81 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 10.49 | 1.72 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 10.46 | 1.77 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,100 | 10.38 | 2.03 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,200 | 10.16 | 1.95 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $4,000 | 10.10 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,400 | 8.76 | 2.58 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $4,000 | 10.10 | 2.53 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,600 | 9.05 | 2.51 |
| Aaron Hicks | LAA | $3,400 | 8.49 | 2.50 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,300 | 7.81 | 2.37 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,800 | 8.95 | 2.36 |
| Jorge Barrosa | ARI | $2,000 | 4.66 | 2.33 |
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.