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 | $10,700 | 42.66 | 3.99 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,200 | 41.95 | 4.11 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,800 | 39.21 | 4.00 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,400 | 38.30 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Dunning | TEX | $7,500 | 31.97 | 4.26 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,200 | 41.95 | 4.11 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,800 | 39.21 | 4.00 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,700 | 42.66 | 3.99 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 15.20 | 3.45 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 13.83 | 3.22 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,700 | 13.13 | 3.55 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,000 | 12.56 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,600 | 11.66 | 4.48 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 10.69 | 4.28 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,000 | 12.56 | 4.19 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,400 | 9.78 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 14.18 | 3.38 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 14.08 | 3.71 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,900 | 13.87 | 4.78 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.65 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,900 | 13.87 | 4.78 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.65 | 4.36 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 9.61 | 4.18 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,000 | 7.94 | 3.97 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 15.91 | 3.54 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 15.40 | 3.85 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,300 | 12.66 | 3.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.34 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 11.89 | 3.96 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 15.40 | 3.85 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,200 | 12.29 | 3.84 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,300 | 12.66 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,100 | 13.97 | 3.41 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 12.77 | 4.12 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.38 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 12.32 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 12.77 | 4.12 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,800 | 10.38 | 3.71 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 11.87 | 3.49 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $3,000 | 10.38 | 3.46 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,100 | 15.66 | 3.82 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 15.60 | 3.32 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 15.30 | 3.40 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,400 | 14.36 | 4.22 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,300 | 13.93 | 3.24 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 13.69 | 3.26 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,200 | 13.60 | 4.25 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 13.47 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,600 | 12.45 | 4.79 |
| Greg Allen | NYY | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.36 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 13.47 | 4.35 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,200 | 13.60 | 4.25 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 10.58 | 4.23 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,400 | 14.36 | 4.22 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 12.03 | 4.15 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,800 | 11.55 | 4.13 |
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.