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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,300 | 22.09 | 2.38 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $8,800 | 21.99 | 2.50 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $11,200 | 21.78 | 1.94 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 21.73 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eury Perez | MIA | $8,800 | 21.99 | 2.50 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,300 | 22.09 | 2.38 |
| Jake Irvin | WAS | $6,100 | 13.51 | 2.22 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $8,300 | 18.10 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,100 | 9.70 | 2.37 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,900 | 8.92 | 2.29 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 8.60 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 7.48 | 2.88 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,300 | 6.11 | 2.65 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 6.92 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 11.37 | 1.83 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,600 | 9.84 | 1.76 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,300 | 9.83 | 2.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,400 | 9.72 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 7.48 | 2.88 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,300 | 6.13 | 2.67 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,300 | 6.11 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 10.73 | 1.73 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,500 | 10.52 | 1.91 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $9,400 | 10.12 | 1.08 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 9.27 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Blankenhorn | WAS | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.08 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.79 |
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,300 | 5.96 | 2.59 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 8.42 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 11.59 | 1.96 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.75 | 1.76 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 10.39 | 1.57 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,800 | 9.70 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.94 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,000 | 7.32 | 2.44 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,800 | 9.24 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,200 | 10.07 | 2.40 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,500 | 10.06 | 1.83 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.86 | 1.76 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,800 | 9.56 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 5.83 | 2.53 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,600 | 6.30 | 2.42 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,200 | 10.07 | 2.40 |
| Yoan Moncada | CWS | $3,300 | 7.84 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,400 | 13.01 | 2.03 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,900 | 12.28 | 1.78 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,700 | 11.22 | 2.39 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,100 | 10.69 | 2.10 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.59 | 1.63 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,000 | 10.59 | 2.65 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $4,900 | 10.59 | 2.16 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $5,500 | 10.56 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 6.55 | 2.98 |
| Andrew Stevenson | MIN | $2,000 | 5.59 | 2.80 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,500 | 6.81 | 2.72 |
| Oscar Colas | CWS | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,100 | 5.65 | 2.69 |
| Mark Canha | MIL | $2,600 | 6.92 | 2.66 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,000 | 10.59 | 2.65 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,400 | 8.98 | 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.