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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,900 | 38.77 | 3.92 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,300 | 38.71 | 3.76 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,000 | 38.60 | 3.51 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,800 | 38.03 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,200 | 36.86 | 4.01 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,900 | 38.77 | 3.92 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,800 | 38.03 | 3.88 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,600 | 36.40 | 3.79 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,100 | 14.48 | 3.53 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.95 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.52 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 12.05 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,700 | 10.91 | 4.04 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 11.96 | 3.99 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.95 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,800 | 10.63 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.27 | 3.76 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.54 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,700 | 10.33 | 3.83 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.95 | 3.78 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.27 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,700 | 16.64 | 3.54 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.90 | 3.97 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,300 | 15.10 | 3.51 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 14.00 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.90 | 3.97 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,700 | 10.59 | 3.92 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 14.52 | 3.30 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 11.80 | 3.58 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.30 | 3.65 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 11.17 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.30 | 3.65 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 9.83 | 3.64 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 11.80 | 3.58 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 15.06 | 3.35 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 15.06 | 3.01 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,300 | 14.98 | 3.48 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,300 | 14.88 | 4.51 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 14.83 | 3.90 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 14.55 | 3.03 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 14.32 | 3.49 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.25 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,500 | 11.61 | 4.64 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,300 | 14.88 | 4.51 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,600 | 11.31 | 4.35 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,100 | 8.68 | 4.13 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,400 | 13.89 | 4.08 |
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.05 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,500 | 10.08 | 4.03 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,500 | 10.02 | 4.01 |
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.