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 | $10,100 | 24.47 | 2.42 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $10,800 | 23.16 | 2.14 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,600 | 22.59 | 2.63 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,600 | 22.11 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,500 | 19.85 | 2.65 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,600 | 22.59 | 2.63 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,000 | 21.92 | 2.44 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,100 | 24.47 | 2.42 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,000 | 9.72 | 1.62 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,500 | 8.70 | 1.93 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,700 | 8.57 | 1.82 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.54 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.37 | 2.44 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 4.99 | 2.27 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,800 | 6.34 | 2.27 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,200 | 7.18 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.17 | 1.75 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 10.07 | 1.65 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,000 | 9.72 | 1.62 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,100 | 9.69 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.37 | 2.44 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,900 | 7.08 | 2.44 |
| Ty France | SEA | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.36 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,700 | 10.03 | 2.71 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.33 | 1.90 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,300 | 9.12 | 1.72 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 9.10 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | KC | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,700 | 10.03 | 2.71 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,700 | 10.98 | 1.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.86 | 1.72 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 10.33 | 2.20 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,400 | 8.70 | 2.56 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $3,000 | 7.13 | 2.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 10.33 | 2.20 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 7.43 | 2.18 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 10.40 | 1.62 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 10.20 | 1.73 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 9.54 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Westbrook | BOS | $2,000 | 6.87 | 3.44 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,800 | 9.12 | 2.40 |
| Donovan Solano | SD | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.34 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 9.54 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 13.24 | 2.07 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 11.78 | 1.87 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,100 | 10.11 | 1.98 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,800 | 10.05 | 1.73 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $3,500 | 10.04 | 2.87 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $4,500 | 9.86 | 2.19 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.59 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dahl | PHI | $2,000 | 6.74 | 3.37 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,300 | 7.15 | 3.11 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $3,500 | 10.04 | 2.87 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,600 | 9.40 | 2.61 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $3,000 | 7.73 | 2.58 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,500 | 8.78 | 2.51 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,800 | 6.97 | 2.49 |
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.