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 | $10,600 | 22.40 | 2.11 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,600 | 21.55 | 2.24 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 21.49 | 2.05 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,700 | 21.10 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Spence | OAK | $4,000 | 10.54 | 2.64 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $5,300 | 13.29 | 2.51 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,600 | 21.55 | 2.24 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,500 | 16.59 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,900 | 10.43 | 1.77 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,200 | 9.95 | 1.91 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,000 | 8.74 | 1.75 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,300 | 8.58 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,200 | 8.40 | 2.63 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.48 | 2.49 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,600 | 6.37 | 2.45 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,100 | 7.12 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 11.18 | 1.93 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,900 | 10.43 | 1.77 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,200 | 9.95 | 1.91 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 9.25 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,200 | 8.40 | 2.63 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,300 | 8.45 | 2.56 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.48 | 2.49 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,800 | 6.89 | 2.46 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,800 | 11.14 | 2.32 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,500 | 9.64 | 1.75 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.22 | 1.84 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,400 | 5.72 | 2.38 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,800 | 11.14 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.14 | 1.80 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,100 | 11.06 | 1.81 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 10.47 | 1.66 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,400 | 10.03 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,600 | 9.98 | 2.77 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 8.47 | 2.57 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,300 | 7.88 | 2.39 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 7.47 | 2.26 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.98 | 1.69 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.80 | 1.78 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 9.63 | 2.19 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 8.97 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,400 | 6.10 | 2.54 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,600 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,200 | 7.08 | 2.21 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 9.63 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,300 | 12.58 | 2.00 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 10.74 | 2.03 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 10.61 | 1.71 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,600 | 10.33 | 2.24 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 10.27 | 1.61 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $5,000 | 10.07 | 2.01 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $3,400 | 9.91 | 2.91 |
| Derek Hill | TEX | $2,000 | 5.57 | 2.79 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $2,300 | 6.18 | 2.69 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,600 | 9.44 | 2.62 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,600 | 8.89 | 2.47 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
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.