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 | $9,800 | 22.44 | 2.29 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,000 | 21.78 | 2.42 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,000 | 21.39 | 2.14 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,800 | 21.12 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,000 | 21.78 | 2.42 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,800 | 21.12 | 2.40 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,500 | 19.84 | 2.33 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $7,000 | 16.11 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,900 | 9.83 | 2.01 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 9.25 | 1.62 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,800 | 8.64 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,300 | 6.31 | 2.74 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.53 |
| Tomas Nido | CHC | $2,200 | 5.45 | 2.48 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,100 | 7.44 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.82 | 1.80 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,900 | 9.83 | 2.01 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 9.25 | 1.62 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.06 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,300 | 6.31 | 2.74 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.53 |
| Tomas Nido | CHC | $2,200 | 5.45 | 2.48 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,100 | 7.44 | 2.40 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.85 | 1.97 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.40 | 1.77 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,700 | 9.31 | 2.52 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 8.46 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,700 | 9.31 | 2.52 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 7.93 | 2.33 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 8.36 | 2.26 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 6.58 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 12.88 | 2.01 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,400 | 11.56 | 1.81 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,900 | 10.62 | 1.80 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 10.05 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,800 | 7.87 | 2.81 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,000 | 5.35 | 2.68 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 7.48 | 2.34 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 8.63 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,500 | 10.86 | 1.67 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,300 | 8.96 | 2.08 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 8.56 | 1.43 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,700 | 8.56 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,400 | 6.32 | 2.63 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,700 | 5.85 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,200 | 11.59 | 1.87 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 11.35 | 1.83 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,800 | 11.27 | 2.97 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,300 | 11.17 | 2.11 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 10.80 | 1.93 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.80 | 1.66 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,500 | 10.43 | 2.32 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $5,000 | 10.42 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 6.74 | 3.21 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,800 | 11.27 | 2.97 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,600 | 7.64 | 2.94 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,500 | 6.91 | 2.76 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $3,300 | 8.69 | 2.63 |
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.