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 | 26.59 | 2.25 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,100 | 22.66 | 2.24 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,200 | 21.29 | 2.31 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,100 | 19.14 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Eflin | TB | $6,800 | 15.78 | 2.32 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $6,400 | 14.87 | 2.32 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,200 | 21.29 | 2.31 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,800 | 26.59 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.29 | 1.72 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 8.65 | 2.11 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,200 | 8.46 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,400 | 6.51 | 2.71 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 6.85 | 2.45 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,300 | 5.52 | 2.40 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,900 | 6.95 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 10.69 | 1.88 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,300 | 9.81 | 1.56 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,800 | 9.76 | 2.57 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,300 | 7.10 | 3.09 |
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,400 | 6.51 | 2.71 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,800 | 9.76 | 2.57 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,800 | 7.11 | 2.54 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,100 | 10.22 | 2.00 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,400 | 9.91 | 2.91 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.80 | 1.85 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.48 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,400 | 7.39 | 3.08 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,200 | 6.61 | 3.00 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,200 | 6.58 | 2.99 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,400 | 9.91 | 2.91 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,400 | 12.43 | 1.94 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,200 | 11.32 | 1.83 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 11.08 | 1.70 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 10.86 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,700 | 6.84 | 2.53 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,100 | 7.70 | 2.48 |
| Tim Anderson | MIA | $2,300 | 5.65 | 2.46 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,000 | 9.80 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,800 | 11.94 | 2.06 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.04 | 1.67 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.55 | 1.74 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,300 | 9.02 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,300 | 6.62 | 2.88 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,000 | 5.71 | 2.86 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.83 |
| Gio Urshela | DET | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 12.41 | 1.97 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,200 | 12.12 | 2.33 |
| Forrest Wall | ATL | $2,200 | 11.63 | 5.28 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $5,100 | 10.64 | 2.09 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $5,900 | 10.58 | 1.79 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 10.41 | 1.83 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.31 | 1.69 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $5,100 | 10.27 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Wall | ATL | $2,200 | 11.63 | 5.28 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $3,000 | 9.21 | 3.07 |
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,700 | 7.69 | 2.85 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,500 | 6.99 | 2.79 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,100 | 5.77 | 2.75 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,300 | 6.18 | 2.69 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $3,100 | 8.13 | 2.62 |
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.