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 | $11,000 | 40.57 | 3.69 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,600 | 36.30 | 3.78 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,700 | 34.72 | 3.58 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,200 | 34.11 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ross | MIL | $7,400 | 29.08 | 3.93 |
| Kyle Harrison | SF | $8,500 | 32.38 | 3.81 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,600 | 36.30 | 3.78 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,000 | 40.57 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 13.86 | 3.55 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.86 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.90 | 3.69 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.79 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,800 | 12.58 | 4.49 |
| Garrett Cooper | CHC | $2,300 | 9.39 | 4.08 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.05 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,000 | 11.99 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 14.90 | 4.03 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 13.92 | 3.48 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 13.10 | 3.45 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.06 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 14.90 | 4.03 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,500 | 9.77 | 3.91 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 15.79 | 3.95 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.54 | 3.98 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 13.40 | 3.62 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,500 | 11.95 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | TB | $2,400 | 10.55 | 4.40 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.54 | 3.98 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 15.79 | 3.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.90 | 3.50 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.58 | 3.13 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.16 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,500 | 10.57 | 4.23 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.02 |
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,300 | 8.73 | 3.79 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.75 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,300 | 16.22 | 3.77 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,900 | 15.95 | 4.09 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,300 | 15.23 | 3.54 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 14.98 | 3.40 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 14.12 | 3.36 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,100 | 14.02 | 3.42 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,400 | 13.54 | 3.98 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,400 | 13.50 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,500 | 11.20 | 4.48 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,600 | 11.37 | 4.37 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,200 | 9.52 | 4.33 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,500 | 10.67 | 4.27 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,100 | 13.05 | 4.21 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,400 | 9.96 | 4.15 |
| Estevan Florial | CLE | $2,300 | 9.49 | 4.13 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,900 | 15.95 | 4.09 |
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.