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 | $11,500 | 51.44 | 4.47 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,200 | 44.87 | 4.40 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,600 | 42.41 | 4.00 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $11,000 | 40.91 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,500 | 51.44 | 4.47 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,200 | 44.87 | 4.40 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,600 | 36.39 | 4.23 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,800 | 36.83 | 4.18 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.22 | 3.39 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 12.16 | 3.58 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 11.61 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 11.61 | 4.00 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,300 | 9.15 | 3.98 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,900 | 11.48 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 14.33 | 3.77 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.95 | 3.88 |
| Armando Alvarez | OAK | $2,500 | 12.37 | 4.95 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 11.64 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armando Alvarez | OAK | $2,500 | 12.37 | 4.95 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 11.62 | 4.15 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 11.61 | 4.00 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 15.46 | 3.44 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.56 | 4.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 14.55 | 4.28 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,400 | 13.48 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 14.55 | 4.28 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.56 | 4.04 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 12.41 | 3.76 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.85 | 3.46 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.97 | 3.33 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 12.37 | 3.99 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 11.40 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,200 | 8.85 | 4.02 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 12.37 | 3.99 |
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,600 | 9.70 | 3.73 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.00 | 3.55 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.58 | 3.45 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.07 | 3.21 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,000 | 14.22 | 3.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 13.71 | 3.52 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,400 | 13.69 | 4.03 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,000 | 13.53 | 4.51 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,500 | 13.35 | 3.81 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 13.26 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,000 | 13.53 | 4.51 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 12.64 | 4.51 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,200 | 9.89 | 4.49 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 10.54 | 4.39 |
| Harold Ramírez | WSH | $2,000 | 8.67 | 4.34 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $2,700 | 11.36 | 4.21 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,000 | 12.59 | 4.20 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.16 |
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.