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 | $10,100 | 22.35 | 2.21 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,600 | 20.79 | 2.17 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,400 | 20.03 | 2.13 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $8,700 | 18.60 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Civale | TB | $7,700 | 18.13 | 2.35 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,100 | 22.35 | 2.21 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,600 | 20.79 | 2.17 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $8,700 | 18.60 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 10.09 | 2.10 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,900 | 9.63 | 2.47 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 8.38 | 1.64 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,700 | 8.26 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 7.02 | 2.60 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,900 | 9.63 | 2.47 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,700 | 6.53 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 10.31 | 1.78 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 10.09 | 2.10 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,900 | 10.08 | 1.71 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,600 | 10.01 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | WSH | $3,200 | 8.60 | 2.69 |
| Jake Bauers | MIL | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 7.02 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,500 | 10.04 | 1.83 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.76 | 1.88 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,700 | 9.37 | 1.99 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,900 | 9.29 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 8.30 | 2.77 |
| Tony Kemp | BAL | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,000 | 9.24 | 2.31 |
| Adam Frazier | KC | $2,700 | 6.05 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,500 | 11.30 | 2.05 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,500 | 10.39 | 2.31 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,500 | 10.38 | 1.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.30 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,300 | 5.55 | 2.41 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,500 | 10.39 | 2.31 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,900 | 6.45 | 2.22 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $3,100 | 10.74 | 3.46 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,600 | 9.21 | 1.64 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,900 | 8.93 | 1.82 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 8.74 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $3,100 | 10.74 | 3.46 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,200 | 7.30 | 3.32 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,300 | 7.43 | 3.23 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,300 | 6.85 | 2.98 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 11.41 | 2.04 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 11.26 | 1.71 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 11.15 | 2.10 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,200 | 11.00 | 2.12 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,700 | 10.94 | 2.96 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 10.72 | 1.73 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.71 | 1.88 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,000 | 10.50 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,700 | 10.94 | 2.96 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,100 | 5.93 | 2.82 |
| Kevin Pillar | CWS | $2,400 | 6.37 | 2.66 |
| MJ Melendez | KC | $3,400 | 8.92 | 2.62 |
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $3,100 | 7.88 | 2.54 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 7.80 | 2.52 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 6.61 | 2.45 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $3,400 | 8.34 | 2.45 |
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.