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 | $10,400 | 22.27 | 2.14 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,700 | 22.11 | 2.07 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,200 | 20.15 | 1.98 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $9,000 | 20.06 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $9,000 | 20.06 | 2.23 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,700 | 16.57 | 2.15 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,400 | 22.27 | 2.14 |
| Sawyer Gipson-Long | DET | $7,700 | 16.09 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 9.12 | 1.79 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 8.85 | 1.70 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 8.84 | 2.68 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 8.55 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 8.84 | 2.68 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.03 | 2.62 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 7.80 | 2.60 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.98 | 1.72 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 10.13 | 1.69 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $3,700 | 9.22 | 2.49 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 9.19 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Man Choi | SD | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 8.84 | 2.68 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,100 | 8.25 | 2.66 |
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,800 | 7.35 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,100 | 10.94 | 1.79 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,800 | 10.71 | 1.85 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,900 | 10.28 | 1.74 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,700 | 10.25 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,800 | 7.89 | 2.82 |
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,000 | 4.94 | 2.47 |
| Luis Garcia | WAS | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 11.40 | 1.90 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 10.68 | 1.70 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.52 | 1.78 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,800 | 10.38 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.50 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 7.45 | 2.40 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,400 | 7.63 | 2.24 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,700 | 5.97 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 10.14 | 1.95 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,600 | 10.06 | 2.19 |
| Yoan Moncada | CWS | $3,800 | 9.61 | 2.53 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,600 | 9.60 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,700 | 7.30 | 2.70 |
| Yoan Moncada | CWS | $3,800 | 9.61 | 2.53 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,400 | 5.74 | 2.39 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,700 | 8.43 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 14.16 | 2.08 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 12.37 | 2.21 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $7,800 | 11.81 | 1.51 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,200 | 10.85 | 1.75 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,700 | 10.76 | 1.89 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $8,600 | 10.30 | 1.20 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 10.24 | 1.77 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,800 | 10.03 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,500 | 7.70 | 3.08 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,500 | 7.63 | 3.05 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,100 | 9.47 | 3.05 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,500 | 7.37 | 2.95 |
| Estevan Florial | NYY | $2,400 | 7.08 | 2.95 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,700 | 7.82 | 2.90 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,700 | 7.76 | 2.88 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,600 | 7.31 | 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.