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 | $10,400 | 26.96 | 2.59 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,100 | 25.01 | 2.48 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,100 | 19.97 | 2.19 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,500 | 18.18 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Birdsong | SF | $6,000 | 16.93 | 2.82 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,400 | 26.96 | 2.59 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,100 | 25.01 | 2.48 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $7,600 | 16.89 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,200 | 9.97 | 4.53 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,500 | 9.36 | 2.08 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $7,000 | 9.35 | 1.34 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.04 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,200 | 9.97 | 4.53 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,300 | 7.36 | 3.20 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,400 | 12.08 | 2.24 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,200 | 9.97 | 4.53 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $9,200 | 9.62 | 1.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,200 | 9.51 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,200 | 9.97 | 4.53 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,400 | 7.79 | 3.25 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,300 | 7.36 | 3.20 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,600 | 7.89 | 3.03 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $8,400 | 11.78 | 1.40 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,100 | 9.41 | 1.84 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,100 | 8.75 | 2.13 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.61 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,000 | 5.61 | 2.81 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,300 | 8.33 | 2.52 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 7.23 | 2.26 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,800 | 13.15 | 2.74 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 11.57 | 1.84 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $7,600 | 11.51 | 1.52 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,000 | 10.77 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,000 | 6.56 | 3.28 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,600 | 8.12 | 3.12 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,800 | 13.15 | 2.74 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 10.96 | 1.80 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $9,600 | 10.08 | 1.05 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.90 | 1.94 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 9.78 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio Urshela | DET | $2,300 | 6.36 | 2.77 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,700 | 6.90 | 2.56 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,800 | 6.90 | 2.46 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $10,000 | 11.80 | 1.18 |
| James Wood | WSH | $8,600 | 11.71 | 1.36 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,700 | 11.66 | 2.05 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,800 | 11.52 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 11.06 | 1.98 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 10.97 | 1.71 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,700 | 10.93 | 2.33 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $8,600 | 10.89 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,300 | 8.26 | 3.59 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,000 | 6.76 | 3.38 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
| David Peralta | SD | $2,300 | 7.33 | 3.19 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,300 | 7.09 | 3.08 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,200 | 6.60 | 3.00 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,600 | 7.67 | 2.95 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,600 | 7.52 | 2.89 |
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.