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 | $10,200 | 22.10 | 2.17 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $11,400 | 18.86 | 1.65 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,600 | 18.82 | 1.96 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,400 | 17.16 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ky Bush | CWS | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,200 | 22.10 | 2.17 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,700 | 16.35 | 2.12 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $6,400 | 13.29 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,700 | 8.99 | 2.43 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,300 | 8.65 | 2.01 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $9,000 | 8.39 | 0.93 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,100 | 8.27 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,700 | 8.99 | 2.43 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 9.66 | 1.69 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 9.21 | 1.54 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,800 | 9.15 | 1.91 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,700 | 8.99 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $3,300 | 8.91 | 2.70 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,700 | 8.99 | 2.43 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 12.56 | 2.17 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,800 | 9.55 | 1.99 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.57 | 1.62 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,600 | 8.38 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,400 | 8.23 | 2.42 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,100 | 6.87 | 2.22 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 12.56 | 2.17 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 6.13 | 2.04 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 12.15 | 1.87 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.98 | 1.93 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,500 | 11.83 | 2.63 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $9,200 | 10.33 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,300 | 6.64 | 2.89 |
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,400 | 6.89 | 2.87 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,500 | 11.83 | 2.63 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 7.14 | 2.55 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,300 | 10.83 | 2.04 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,100 | 10.17 | 1.67 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.73 | 1.62 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,600 | 9.70 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 5.48 | 2.61 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,600 | 6.53 | 2.51 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 8.93 | 2.29 |
| Nick Senzel | CWS | $2,900 | 6.27 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,800 | 12.33 | 2.13 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,400 | 11.91 | 2.21 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,200 | 11.30 | 2.69 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,700 | 10.39 | 2.81 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.17 | 1.85 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,500 | 9.42 | 2.09 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,600 | 9.22 | 2.56 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,700 | 9.08 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,400 | 7.33 | 3.05 |
| Daz Cameron | OAK | $2,900 | 8.18 | 2.82 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,700 | 10.39 | 2.81 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,200 | 11.30 | 2.69 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,000 | 7.82 | 2.61 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
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.