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 | $11,800 | 23.04 | 1.95 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,200 | 20.57 | 2.02 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $8,200 | 19.55 | 2.38 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $9,100 | 19.26 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $8,200 | 19.55 | 2.38 |
| Joe Ross | MIL | $6,200 | 13.83 | 2.23 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $7,900 | 16.78 | 2.12 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $9,100 | 19.26 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 11.54 | 2.14 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,600 | 9.29 | 2.02 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $8,000 | 9.18 | 1.15 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,000 | 8.67 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,100 | 8.22 | 2.65 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,000 | 7.78 | 2.59 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,700 | 6.40 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 11.54 | 2.14 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.07 | 1.68 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,600 | 9.29 | 2.02 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $8,000 | 9.18 | 1.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Shenton | TB | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.91 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,100 | 8.22 | 2.65 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,000 | 7.78 | 2.59 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 11.04 | 1.97 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,900 | 9.76 | 2.50 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,800 | 9.41 | 1.96 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 9.17 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | KC | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,300 | 5.83 | 2.54 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,900 | 9.76 | 2.50 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,200 | 7.98 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 13.40 | 2.27 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,000 | 11.49 | 1.92 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,800 | 10.72 | 2.23 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,300 | 10.51 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,500 | 8.02 | 3.21 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,100 | 5.35 | 2.55 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.55 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 4.97 | 2.48 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.74 | 1.65 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,100 | 8.99 | 1.76 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,800 | 8.86 | 1.85 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,700 | 8.73 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,300 | 6.70 | 2.91 |
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,600 | 7.02 | 2.70 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,100 | 8.04 | 2.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 11.31 | 1.71 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 11.18 | 1.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 11.15 | 2.03 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,500 | 10.69 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 10.48 | 1.81 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,500 | 10.34 | 1.59 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,300 | 9.98 | 2.32 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,700 | 9.98 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 9.94 | 4.32 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,200 | 7.11 | 3.23 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $3,000 | 8.87 | 2.96 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $2,100 | 6.21 | 2.96 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,400 | 6.86 | 2.86 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 7.73 | 2.76 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,400 | 6.60 | 2.75 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
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.