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 | $10,400 | 23.23 | 2.23 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,100 | 21.18 | 2.33 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $7,300 | 18.61 | 2.55 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $12,000 | 17.24 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $7,300 | 18.61 | 2.55 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $6,300 | 15.78 | 2.50 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $5,100 | 12.60 | 2.47 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,100 | 21.18 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 9.03 | 1.77 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,300 | 8.41 | 2.55 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,700 | 7.10 | 1.92 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,000 | 6.71 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,300 | 8.41 | 2.55 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,400 | 5.55 | 2.31 |
| Omar Narvaez | NYM | $2,200 | 5.09 | 2.31 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $2,800 | 5.84 | 2.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,400 | 10.94 | 2.03 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 9.42 | 1.60 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 9.03 | 1.77 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,300 | 8.41 | 2.55 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,800 | 7.06 | 2.52 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,300 | 5.78 | 2.51 |
| Garrett Cooper | BOS | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 9.12 | 1.60 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $3,800 | 8.91 | 2.35 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $7,800 | 8.87 | 1.14 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,600 | 8.12 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $3,800 | 8.91 | 2.35 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,500 | 5.80 | 2.32 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,100 | 6.53 | 2.11 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,800 | 5.84 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,200 | 10.74 | 1.73 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.51 | 1.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 9.87 | 2.19 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $7,600 | 8.84 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 9.87 | 2.19 |
| Jose Caballero | TB | $4,100 | 8.32 | 2.03 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $4,600 | 8.67 | 1.88 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.51 | 1.75 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,600 | 9.22 | 1.65 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,700 | 8.88 | 1.89 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,500 | 8.55 | 1.90 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 8.50 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,700 | 6.04 | 2.24 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $3,000 | 6.34 | 2.11 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,200 | 8.32 | 1.98 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,500 | 8.55 | 1.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,200 | 11.58 | 1.26 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,100 | 11.58 | 1.90 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 10.64 | 2.53 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,800 | 10.31 | 1.05 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,500 | 10.14 | 2.25 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,100 | 9.44 | 2.30 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,300 | 9.43 | 1.78 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,200 | 9.43 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $3,000 | 8.50 | 2.83 |
| Conner Capel | CIN | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Chris Taylor | LAD | $2,100 | 5.65 | 2.69 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 10.64 | 2.53 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.79 | 2.44 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,500 | 6.03 | 2.41 |
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
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.