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 | $10,800 | 24.65 | 2.28 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,100 | 19.75 | 2.44 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $11,000 | 19.66 | 1.79 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,400 | 18.04 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,100 | 19.75 | 2.44 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,800 | 24.65 | 2.28 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $7,000 | 14.57 | 2.08 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,400 | 18.04 | 1.92 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.56 | 2.12 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,600 | 8.72 | 2.42 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.46 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 8.52 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 6.93 | 2.77 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,900 | 7.20 | 2.48 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,500 | 12.08 | 1.86 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 10.49 | 1.94 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,200 | 10.34 | 1.99 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,000 | 10.19 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 6.93 | 2.77 |
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,300 | 6.23 | 2.71 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,700 | 6.98 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,800 | 11.67 | 1.33 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,500 | 11.03 | 2.45 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,900 | 10.09 | 2.06 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 9.85 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.10 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,500 | 11.03 | 2.45 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,000 | 6.61 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.84 | 1.84 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 10.78 | 1.71 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 9.93 | 1.95 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,900 | 9.24 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 7.83 | 2.45 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,900 | 9.24 | 2.37 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,400 | 5.52 | 2.30 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,200 | 9.54 | 1.54 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 8.96 | 1.95 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $7,400 | 8.78 | 1.19 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 6.39 | 2.78 |
| Mike Moustakas | LAA | $3,400 | 7.99 | 2.35 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,400 | 5.25 | 2.19 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,900 | 6.33 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,700 | 12.26 | 1.83 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 11.60 | 1.93 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,500 | 11.16 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $9,200 | 11.02 | 1.20 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.96 | 1.71 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,300 | 10.25 | 2.38 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,400 | 9.63 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lewis | ARI | $2,300 | 7.56 | 3.29 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,100 | 6.46 | 3.08 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $2,700 | 8.13 | 3.01 |
| J.P. Martinez | TEX | $2,000 | 5.91 | 2.96 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.98 | 2.79 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,500 | 6.78 | 2.71 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,300 | 8.71 | 2.64 |
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.