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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,300 | 26.87 | 2.61 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,800 | 21.52 | 1.99 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,200 | 20.01 | 2.17 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,800 | 18.04 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,300 | 26.87 | 2.61 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $7,300 | 16.64 | 2.28 |
| Jordan Wicks | CHC | $7,000 | 15.92 | 2.27 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,200 | 20.01 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 10.16 | 2.07 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,300 | 9.08 | 2.11 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,000 | 8.85 | 2.21 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,000 | 8.84 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,900 | 7.49 | 2.58 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 6.92 | 2.56 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 7.90 | 2.55 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,400 | 5.92 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $9,200 | 10.76 | 1.17 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 10.16 | 2.07 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 9.94 | 1.63 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $8,800 | 9.86 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,700 | 8.24 | 3.05 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,100 | 8.15 | 2.63 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,900 | 7.49 | 2.58 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 6.92 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,300 | 10.63 | 1.69 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 10.16 | 1.75 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $6,100 | 10.09 | 1.65 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,700 | 9.92 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | CLE | $2,100 | 5.36 | 2.55 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,100 | 7.04 | 2.27 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| Luis Garcia | WAS | $2,900 | 6.13 | 2.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $9,000 | 12.22 | 1.36 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 10.93 | 1.68 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,500 | 10.60 | 2.36 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 10.01 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 8.49 | 3.03 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 5.61 | 2.67 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,400 | 6.31 | 2.63 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,500 | 10.60 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,800 | 10.20 | 2.13 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 9.81 | 2.00 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.80 | 1.66 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.68 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,400 | 5.92 | 2.47 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,800 | 6.42 | 2.29 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,800 | 6.35 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $9,400 | 12.45 | 1.32 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,600 | 12.39 | 1.88 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,900 | 11.60 | 2.37 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $7,800 | 11.50 | 1.47 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.95 | 1.71 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.75 | 1.89 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,200 | 10.47 | 2.49 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.35 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WAS | $2,500 | 7.79 | 3.12 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,000 | 6.23 | 3.12 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,400 | 7.41 | 3.09 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 7.87 | 3.03 |
| Estevan Florial | NYY | $2,000 | 5.91 | 2.96 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,500 | 7.36 | 2.94 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $3,100 | 9.07 | 2.93 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,200 | 6.31 | 2.87 |
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.