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 | TB | $9,300 | 24.68 | 2.65 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,300 | 24.23 | 2.61 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,800 | 21.31 | 1.97 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,800 | 20.11 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,300 | 24.68 | 2.65 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,300 | 24.23 | 2.61 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $5,300 | 11.79 | 2.23 |
| Adrian Houser | MIL | $6,000 | 13.16 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,500 | 9.66 | 2.76 |
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $3,900 | 9.35 | 2.40 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 9.01 | 1.55 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,400 | 8.67 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,500 | 9.66 | 2.76 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 8.13 | 2.71 |
| Christian Vázquez | MIN | $2,300 | 6.19 | 2.69 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 11.32 | 1.89 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 10.11 | 2.97 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,500 | 9.66 | 2.76 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $4,300 | 9.52 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,400 | 8.36 | 3.48 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,600 | 8.77 | 3.37 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 10.11 | 2.97 |
| Matt Mervis | CHC | $2,100 | 5.93 | 2.82 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,500 | 9.77 | 1.78 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $5,100 | 9.60 | 1.88 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.23 | 1.88 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,600 | 9.04 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 6.11 | 2.65 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $3,200 | 7.72 | 2.41 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,600 | 9.04 | 1.97 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 10.62 | 2.87 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,500 | 10.21 | 2.27 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 9.69 | 1.64 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,400 | 9.64 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,400 | 8.13 | 3.39 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 10.62 | 2.87 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,800 | 6.75 | 2.41 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 6.12 | 2.35 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,100 | 10.39 | 2.04 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 10.07 | 1.94 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,800 | 9.55 | 1.99 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,900 | 8.91 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.82 |
| Jonah Bride | OAK | $2,100 | 5.52 | 2.63 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,500 | 5.88 | 2.35 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,700 | 8.47 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,400 | 12.08 | 1.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 11.72 | 2.21 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.58 | 1.63 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $6,100 | 10.49 | 1.72 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $4,900 | 10.24 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.02 | 1.79 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,100 | 9.98 | 1.96 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $3,300 | 9.83 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Garlick | MIN | $2,000 | 7.37 | 3.69 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,400 | 8.70 | 3.63 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,200 | 7.76 | 3.53 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,200 | 7.64 | 3.47 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,000 | 6.90 | 3.45 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,400 | 7.78 | 3.24 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,900 | 9.26 | 3.19 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 6.34 | 3.17 |
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.