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 | $11,800 | 26.82 | 2.27 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 24.06 | 2.29 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $11,400 | 21.11 | 1.85 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 20.60 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 24.06 | 2.29 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,800 | 26.82 | 2.27 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,600 | 19.25 | 2.24 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,500 | 20.58 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $8,800 | 8.52 | 0.97 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 8.45 | 1.51 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,700 | 8.44 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.45 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,800 | 6.60 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,800 | 10.27 | 1.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $8,400 | 10.19 | 1.21 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $9,000 | 9.36 | 1.04 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 9.34 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,700 | 7.81 | 2.89 |
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $2,400 | 6.30 | 2.63 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,600 | 6.51 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,300 | 9.21 | 1.74 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 9.06 | 1.68 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,100 | 8.90 | 2.17 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,600 | 8.82 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,600 | 8.82 | 2.45 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 8.13 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.97 | 1.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $8,600 | 10.68 | 1.24 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,200 | 10.55 | 1.70 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,700 | 10.08 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,500 | 8.61 | 2.46 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,700 | 6.61 | 2.45 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,700 | 8.80 | 2.38 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,200 | 7.49 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 12.47 | 1.92 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,700 | 9.27 | 1.97 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,200 | 8.94 | 2.13 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,400 | 5.79 | 2.41 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,400 | 8.13 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,200 | 12.79 | 1.39 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,900 | 11.16 | 1.89 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 11.16 | 1.92 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,200 | 10.44 | 2.01 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,300 | 9.77 | 1.84 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,800 | 9.77 | 2.04 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,600 | 9.75 | 1.74 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $4,800 | 9.74 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 6.28 | 2.85 |
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,400 | 6.74 | 2.81 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,500 | 9.70 | 2.77 |
| Dylan Carlson | STL | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $3,400 | 8.62 | 2.54 |
| Daz Cameron | OAK | $2,900 | 7.36 | 2.54 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,600 | 6.49 | 2.50 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,000 | 7.49 | 2.50 |
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.