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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $11,000 | 40.34 | 3.67 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,600 | 38.73 | 3.65 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,800 | 36.19 | 3.35 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,300 | 36.02 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Suarez | LAA | $6,100 | 25.14 | 4.12 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,300 | 29.36 | 4.02 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,100 | 30.68 | 3.79 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $8,800 | 32.60 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.72 | 3.35 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 13.26 | 3.08 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 12.47 | 2.97 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,200 | 12.15 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | CHC | $2,000 | 11.10 | 5.55 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 11.80 | 4.54 |
| Bobby Dalbec | BOS | $2,100 | 9.52 | 4.53 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 10.10 | 4.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 14.46 | 3.36 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 13.86 | 3.65 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 13.57 | 3.77 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.50 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,100 | 10.75 | 5.12 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.08 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,200 | 12.09 | 3.78 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 13.57 | 3.77 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 14.91 | 3.73 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 14.21 | 3.30 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 13.51 | 3.22 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,300 | 13.27 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,000 | 11.87 | 5.93 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 11.31 | 4.71 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,300 | 13.27 | 4.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 13.50 | 3.29 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,900 | 12.57 | 4.34 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 12.55 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 10.97 | 4.99 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,900 | 12.57 | 4.34 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,700 | 9.93 | 3.68 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 18.47 | 3.69 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 16.00 | 4.00 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,200 | 14.52 | 3.46 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,400 | 14.17 | 3.22 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.99 | 3.41 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,200 | 13.78 | 4.31 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.32 | 3.33 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,700 | 13.18 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 10.11 | 4.59 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,200 | 9.95 | 4.52 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,800 | 12.43 | 4.44 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,900 | 12.82 | 4.42 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,200 | 13.78 | 4.31 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,100 | 13.03 | 4.20 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,400 | 9.83 | 4.10 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
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.