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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,400 | 20.70 | 2.20 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,500 | 20.30 | 1.93 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,300 | 19.98 | 1.94 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,800 | 19.55 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,400 | 20.70 | 2.20 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $7,400 | 15.31 | 2.07 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,300 | 19.98 | 1.94 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,500 | 20.30 | 1.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.79 | 1.92 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,500 | 8.90 | 1.98 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 8.47 | 2.65 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,200 | 8.38 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Stallings | MIA | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.69 |
| Rene Pinto | TB | $2,600 | 6.93 | 2.66 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 8.47 | 2.65 |
| Carlos Perez | CWS | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,500 | 11.57 | 1.78 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 10.55 | 1.70 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 9.87 | 1.90 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.79 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,100 | 8.62 | 2.78 |
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.78 |
| Ji Man Choi | SD | $2,400 | 6.60 | 2.75 |
| Jacob Stallings | MIA | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.69 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $5,300 | 11.83 | 2.23 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 10.91 | 1.76 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 10.23 | 2.27 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $6,000 | 9.90 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $3,000 | 8.95 | 2.98 |
| Jose Tena | CLE | $2,100 | 5.21 | 2.48 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,700 | 8.74 | 2.36 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,300 | 12.28 | 1.95 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.96 | 1.83 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,800 | 10.78 | 1.59 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Fletcher | LAA | $2,000 | 6.08 | 3.04 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 5.50 | 2.62 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 7.33 | 2.53 |
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,800 | 6.24 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,800 | 12.29 | 2.56 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 10.09 | 2.02 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 9.84 | 1.61 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,700 | 9.78 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,400 | 6.44 | 2.68 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Juniel Querecuto | STL | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,800 | 12.29 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,500 | 11.35 | 1.75 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.85 | 1.87 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.79 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.39 | 1.86 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $5,000 | 10.36 | 2.07 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,600 | 10.23 | 2.22 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,500 | 9.95 | 1.81 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,200 | 9.93 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 8.03 | 3.21 |
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,000 | 6.03 | 3.02 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,400 | 7.10 | 2.96 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,800 | 8.30 | 2.96 |
| Sam Haggerty | SEA | $2,400 | 6.86 | 2.86 |
| Mark Canha | MIL | $3,000 | 8.58 | 2.86 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,100 | 8.72 | 2.81 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,200 | 6.19 | 2.81 |
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.