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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,300 | 39.40 | 3.82 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,000 | 38.93 | 3.89 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $9,800 | 38.76 | 3.95 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,500 | 38.65 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,200 | 37.75 | 4.60 |
| Joe Ross | MIL | $6,000 | 26.35 | 4.39 |
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $6,200 | 26.25 | 4.23 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $9,800 | 38.76 | 3.95 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,500 | 15.31 | 4.38 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 15.00 | 3.75 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,600 | 13.30 | 5.12 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,800 | 12.83 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,000 | 12.79 | 6.39 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,600 | 13.30 | 5.12 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 12.45 | 4.79 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,500 | 15.31 | 4.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 13.50 | 3.65 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 12.59 | 3.23 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,300 | 12.27 | 3.72 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,400 | 10.69 | 4.45 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,500 | 9.75 | 3.90 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.82 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.56 | 3.55 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 14.08 | 3.71 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 13.55 | 3.87 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,200 | 12.73 | 5.78 |
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $2,200 | 10.14 | 4.61 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.23 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,000 | 7.88 | 3.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.32 | 3.33 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,200 | 12.14 | 3.79 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,000 | 11.84 | 2.96 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,000 | 11.54 | 5.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,000 | 11.54 | 5.77 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 10.43 | 4.53 |
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.15 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,200 | 12.14 | 3.79 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 15.28 | 3.47 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,100 | 14.68 | 3.58 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 14.31 | 3.41 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 14.19 | 3.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 13.97 | 3.58 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,800 | 13.80 | 3.63 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 13.71 | 3.61 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,600 | 13.58 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | LAA | $2,200 | 11.43 | 5.20 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,600 | 11.02 | 4.24 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,100 | 12.98 | 4.19 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,200 | 13.38 | 4.18 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,400 | 9.83 | 4.10 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,700 | 11.05 | 4.09 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.07 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.92 |
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.