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 | $10,300 | 24.41 | 2.37 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,800 | 22.46 | 2.08 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,600 | 22.29 | 1.92 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $12,000 | 21.83 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eury Perez | MIA | $8,800 | 21.17 | 2.41 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,000 | 21.69 | 2.41 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,300 | 24.41 | 2.37 |
| Jake Irvin | WAS | $6,100 | 13.74 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,700 | 9.23 | 2.49 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.22 | 2.05 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.12 | 1.69 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 8.97 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,800 | 7.27 | 2.60 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,000 | 7.80 | 2.60 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,000 | 5.06 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 10.90 | 1.73 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.25 | 1.71 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.03 | 1.57 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,800 | 9.74 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Beaty | KC | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,200 | 8.84 | 2.76 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,000 | 7.80 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,700 | 11.69 | 2.05 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $9,400 | 10.43 | 1.11 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $8,000 | 10.15 | 1.27 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 10.13 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,400 | 6.84 | 2.85 |
| Jake Alu | WAS | $2,400 | 6.55 | 2.73 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,000 | 5.18 | 2.59 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 7.78 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.40 | 1.84 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 11.37 | 1.72 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.42 | 2.04 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.04 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,400 | 6.26 | 2.61 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,100 | 7.91 | 2.55 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,200 | 5.35 | 2.43 |
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.50 | 1.70 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,100 | 9.22 | 2.25 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,400 | 9.07 | 2.06 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 8.74 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 6.88 | 2.75 |
| Carter Kieboom | WAS | $2,500 | 6.25 | 2.50 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,800 | 6.76 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 11.75 | 1.73 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,000 | 11.63 | 1.94 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 11.21 | 1.97 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $7,400 | 11.02 | 1.49 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.95 | 1.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.43 | 1.90 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,600 | 10.01 | 2.18 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,600 | 9.94 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,300 | 7.80 | 3.39 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 8.10 | 3.37 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,500 | 7.56 | 3.02 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,500 | 7.43 | 2.97 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,500 | 7.40 | 2.96 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 7.48 | 2.88 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,700 | 7.55 | 2.80 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,400 | 9.38 | 2.76 |
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.