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 | LAD | $10,000 | 38.91 | 3.89 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,700 | 36.74 | 3.79 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 36.73 | 3.47 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $9,000 | 33.45 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ross | MIL | $6,700 | 28.23 | 4.21 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,000 | 38.91 | 3.89 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,300 | 31.80 | 3.83 |
| Michael Soroka | CWS | $6,200 | 23.63 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.78 | 3.53 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.52 | 3.14 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 13.16 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,000 | 12.92 | 4.31 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 10.59 | 4.24 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 10.10 | 4.21 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 13.16 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $2,600 | 13.70 | 5.27 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 13.31 | 3.33 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 12.70 | 3.34 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 12.36 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $2,600 | 13.70 | 5.27 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 10.98 | 4.07 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 11.33 | 3.91 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 13.61 | 3.68 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 13.47 | 3.74 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.33 | 3.51 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 11.71 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | TB | $2,500 | 10.45 | 4.18 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.39 | 4.07 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $2,500 | 9.84 | 3.94 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 13.47 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 12.10 | 3.10 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 11.75 | 4.35 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 11.30 | 2.97 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.04 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 11.75 | 4.35 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Tyler Nevin | OAK | $2,000 | 7.97 | 3.99 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 15.20 | 3.71 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 14.92 | 3.55 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,100 | 14.84 | 3.62 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 14.71 | 3.98 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,400 | 14.68 | 3.34 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.65 | 3.41 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,000 | 14.23 | 4.74 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.94 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,000 | 9.69 | 4.85 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,000 | 14.23 | 4.74 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 13.66 | 4.71 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,400 | 11.20 | 4.67 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,400 | 10.66 | 4.44 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,600 | 11.21 | 4.31 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,300 | 9.81 | 4.27 |
| Harold Ramírez | TB | $2,600 | 11.08 | 4.26 |
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.