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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,100 | 22.41 | 2.46 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,000 | 21.07 | 2.34 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,300 | 19.57 | 2.10 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,400 | 18.93 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,100 | 22.41 | 2.46 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,000 | 21.07 | 2.34 |
| Ben Lively | CLE | $5,800 | 13.33 | 2.30 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $7,700 | 17.17 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,500 | 10.12 | 2.25 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 9.62 | 1.78 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 9.60 | 1.72 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,300 | 9.47 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.07 | 2.25 |
| Tom Murphy | SF | $2,800 | 6.30 | 2.25 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,500 | 10.12 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,500 | 10.12 | 2.25 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 9.62 | 1.78 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 9.60 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Black | MIL | $3,000 | 8.38 | 2.79 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.62 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 10.60 | 1.89 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,100 | 9.81 | 1.92 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.54 | 2.17 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,200 | 9.21 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,200 | 9.21 | 2.88 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 7.67 | 2.74 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 11.48 | 1.88 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,900 | 10.80 | 1.83 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 10.62 | 1.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.37 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 6.86 | 2.74 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,300 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,600 | 5.83 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,500 | 8.81 | 1.96 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 8.75 | 1.68 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 8.62 | 1.49 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 8.58 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | LAA | $2,100 | 6.73 | 3.21 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,000 | 7.80 | 2.60 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.53 |
| Luis Urias | SEA | $2,700 | 6.38 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 11.16 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 10.57 | 1.82 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 10.35 | 1.62 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,900 | 9.75 | 2.50 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,100 | 9.69 | 1.90 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $4,300 | 9.66 | 2.25 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,100 | 9.59 | 2.34 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,900 | 9.53 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Calhoun | LAA | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.76 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,000 | 7.35 | 3.67 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,000 | 6.76 | 3.38 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $3,100 | 9.10 | 2.94 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,500 | 7.32 | 2.93 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,500 | 9.34 | 2.67 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,300 | 6.13 | 2.66 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 7.66 | 2.64 |
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.