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 | LAD | $10,000 | 39.04 | 3.90 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,200 | 38.18 | 3.74 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 37.35 | 3.93 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,200 | 36.60 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Eflin | TB | $8,500 | 33.98 | 4.00 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 37.35 | 3.93 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,000 | 39.04 | 3.90 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,100 | 35.26 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 13.39 | 3.35 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $3,000 | 13.30 | 4.43 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,300 | 12.76 | 3.87 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,700 | 12.21 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 11.35 | 4.73 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,600 | 11.86 | 4.56 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $3,000 | 13.30 | 4.43 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,600 | 11.42 | 4.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.03 | 3.26 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.41 | 3.45 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,000 | 12.12 | 4.04 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,200 | 9.61 | 4.37 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,000 | 12.12 | 4.04 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,800 | 10.68 | 3.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 15.03 | 3.76 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.09 | 3.71 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 13.09 | 4.09 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 12.04 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,100 | 9.72 | 4.63 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 13.09 | 4.09 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 12.04 | 4.01 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.59 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,000 | 13.67 | 3.42 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 12.28 | 3.41 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.21 | 3.21 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 11.70 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 10.97 | 4.77 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,700 | 11.70 | 4.33 |
| J.D. Davis | OAK | $2,400 | 9.50 | 3.96 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,900 | 11.14 | 3.84 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,100 | 15.33 | 3.74 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 15.24 | 3.54 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 15.08 | 3.43 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 14.81 | 3.53 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,800 | 14.43 | 3.80 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 12.98 | 3.33 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 12.86 | 3.90 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,700 | 12.71 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,300 | 11.36 | 4.94 |
| Aaron Hicks | LAA | $2,300 | 11.06 | 4.81 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,700 | 11.93 | 4.42 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,500 | 11.02 | 4.41 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,300 | 10.03 | 4.36 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.20 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.08 |
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,600 | 10.62 | 4.08 |
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.