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 | 45.17 | 4.11 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,300 | 36.66 | 3.56 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,000 | 32.64 | 3.26 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,800 | 32.60 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $7,900 | 32.44 | 4.11 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,000 | 45.17 | 4.11 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $8,000 | 30.40 | 3.80 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,800 | 32.60 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 13.35 | 3.71 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,400 | 12.89 | 3.79 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,800 | 12.69 | 3.34 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.46 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,200 | 10.07 | 4.58 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.41 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,200 | 9.07 | 4.12 |
| Garrett Cooper | CHC | $2,300 | 9.35 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.35 | 3.51 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,100 | 12.97 | 3.16 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 12.34 | 2.94 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.47 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.47 | 4.10 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.22 | 3.78 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,700 | 10.13 | 3.75 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.43 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.71 | 4.09 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,800 | 13.82 | 3.64 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.61 | 3.68 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 12.32 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.71 | 4.09 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,900 | 11.60 | 4.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.61 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 11.98 | 3.42 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.60 | 3.63 |
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,300 | 10.95 | 4.76 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,900 | 10.14 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,300 | 10.95 | 4.76 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.60 | 3.63 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,700 | 9.67 | 3.58 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $2,800 | 9.88 | 3.53 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 15.21 | 3.62 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 15.03 | 3.85 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 14.92 | 3.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 14.50 | 3.72 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 14.46 | 3.29 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 14.11 | 3.28 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,400 | 13.97 | 4.11 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 13.55 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Canario | CHC | $2,100 | 12.20 | 5.81 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,500 | 11.31 | 4.52 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,700 | 12.07 | 4.47 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,800 | 11.77 | 4.20 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 10.92 | 4.20 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,900 | 11.97 | 4.13 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 11.55 | 4.12 |
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.