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 | $11,300 | 38.61 | 3.42 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $11,100 | 36.87 | 3.32 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $10,200 | 35.20 | 3.45 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $10,800 | 34.06 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Assad | CHC | $8,200 | 31.12 | 3.80 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $7,500 | 28.25 | 3.77 |
| Jon Gray | TEX | $7,400 | 27.37 | 3.70 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $7,900 | 28.87 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 14.14 | 3.63 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,500 | 14.03 | 4.01 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.59 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,000 | 12.56 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,100 | 8.81 | 4.19 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,000 | 12.56 | 4.19 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 10.98 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,600 | 14.08 | 3.06 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.27 | 3.15 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 12.04 | 4.01 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.36 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 12.04 | 4.01 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,700 | 10.30 | 3.82 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 9.57 | 3.42 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,600 | 8.66 | 3.33 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 15.43 | 3.59 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 14.12 | 3.36 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 13.12 | 3.20 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.65 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $2,800 | 10.77 | 3.85 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,600 | 9.96 | 3.83 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 11.95 | 3.73 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.65 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.42 | 3.44 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 11.81 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,200 | 10.36 | 4.71 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,000 | 8.87 | 4.44 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 11.81 | 3.47 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 16.22 | 3.24 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,800 | 14.63 | 3.85 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 14.51 | 3.45 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 14.49 | 3.53 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,600 | 13.55 | 5.21 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 13.41 | 3.62 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,400 | 13.26 | 3.90 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,000 | 13.18 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,100 | 12.48 | 5.94 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,600 | 13.55 | 5.21 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 12.32 | 4.40 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,600 | 11.06 | 4.25 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,600 | 11.04 | 4.24 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.23 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,700 | 11.33 | 4.20 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.20 |
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.