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 | $11,000 | 23.43 | 2.13 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,400 | 19.00 | 2.26 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $8,500 | 18.89 | 2.22 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,300 | 18.27 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,400 | 19.00 | 2.26 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $8,500 | 18.89 | 2.22 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,000 | 23.43 | 2.13 |
| Joe Ross | MIL | $7,300 | 15.43 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 10.27 | 2.05 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $7,000 | 9.27 | 1.32 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,300 | 9.07 | 2.11 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,100 | 5.84 | 2.78 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,200 | 7.48 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 10.27 | 2.05 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,000 | 10.23 | 1.70 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 9.75 | 1.68 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $8,400 | 9.73 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,100 | 5.84 | 2.78 |
| Joey Gallo | WSH | $2,800 | 7.58 | 2.71 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,400 | 8.74 | 2.57 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $3,400 | 8.26 | 2.43 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 11.43 | 2.12 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,800 | 10.35 | 1.78 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.90 | 1.80 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 9.84 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | SF | $2,000 | 7.78 | 3.89 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,300 | 8.85 | 2.68 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 6.63 | 2.46 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 12.24 | 1.94 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,600 | 10.53 | 2.29 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,600 | 10.50 | 1.88 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,600 | 10.21 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | TB | $3,100 | 8.40 | 2.71 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Braden Shewmake | CWS | $2,400 | 5.96 | 2.48 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,300 | 5.64 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,900 | 9.99 | 1.69 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 8.91 | 1.82 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,800 | 8.91 | 0.91 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 8.67 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $3,000 | 7.99 | 2.66 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,300 | 5.57 | 2.42 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,600 | 6.11 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Sano | LAA | $2,900 | 6.56 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 12.26 | 1.89 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,200 | 11.79 | 2.27 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,700 | 11.46 | 2.01 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.61 | 1.80 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 10.48 | 1.72 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.30 | 1.81 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,500 | 10.15 | 2.26 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $4,000 | 10.08 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,300 | 7.57 | 3.29 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,000 | 6.03 | 3.02 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,300 | 6.76 | 2.94 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,400 | 6.54 | 2.73 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,100 | 5.69 | 2.71 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,700 | 9.96 | 2.69 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $3,200 | 8.51 | 2.66 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
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.