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 | $11,500 | 25.86 | 2.25 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,800 | 19.77 | 1.83 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,500 | 17.94 | 1.89 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $11,800 | 17.71 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,500 | 25.86 | 2.25 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $7,900 | 16.86 | 2.13 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,000 | 16.75 | 2.09 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,200 | 16.41 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $8,000 | 9.05 | 1.13 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,500 | 8.95 | 1.99 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,900 | 8.30 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,500 | 7.14 | 2.85 |
| Tyler Heineman | BOS | $2,000 | 5.63 | 2.82 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,200 | 10.10 | 1.94 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 9.51 | 1.59 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,800 | 9.24 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,500 | 7.14 | 2.85 |
| Tyler Heineman | BOS | $2,000 | 5.63 | 2.82 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.17 | 1.85 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 9.77 | 1.88 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.54 | 1.80 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $5,000 | 8.72 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,100 | 5.93 | 2.82 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 8.09 | 2.61 |
| Luis Guillorme | ATL | $2,400 | 5.66 | 2.36 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,700 | 8.66 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 12.26 | 2.11 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,700 | 11.41 | 2.43 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,500 | 10.57 | 1.92 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.54 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,700 | 11.41 | 2.43 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,600 | 8.65 | 2.40 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,600 | 6.18 | 2.38 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,500 | 5.92 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,600 | 9.08 | 1.62 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $9,400 | 8.85 | 0.94 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 8.50 | 1.81 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,600 | 8.45 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,200 | 6.53 | 2.97 |
| Buddy Kennedy | DET | $2,000 | 5.23 | 2.61 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,400 | 5.79 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 11.48 | 1.85 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,500 | 11.18 | 2.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 10.84 | 1.75 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 10.77 | 1.92 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,500 | 10.77 | 1.66 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,400 | 10.16 | 1.88 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.03 | 1.89 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $5,000 | 9.96 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,600 | 8.42 | 3.24 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,700 | 8.24 | 3.05 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,400 | 7.16 | 2.98 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,800 | 7.92 | 2.83 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,200 | 6.08 | 2.77 |
| Kevin Pillar | CWS | $2,400 | 6.55 | 2.73 |
| Alexander Canario | CHC | $3,300 | 9.00 | 2.73 |
| Nick Gordon | MIA | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.60 |
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.