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 | $10,900 | 22.16 | 2.03 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,300 | 21.06 | 2.04 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,600 | 20.79 | 2.17 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $9,600 | 18.41 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,600 | 20.79 | 2.17 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $6,700 | 14.46 | 2.16 |
| Javier Assad | CHC | $8,200 | 17.44 | 2.13 |
| Austin Gomber | COL | $5,300 | 11.19 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,700 | 10.52 | 2.24 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 9.58 | 1.84 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,600 | 9.39 | 1.68 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,000 | 5.40 | 2.70 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,100 | 5.55 | 2.64 |
| Jakson Reetz | SF | $2,200 | 5.43 | 2.47 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,200 | 5.22 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,700 | 10.52 | 2.24 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 10.42 | 1.86 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,200 | 10.05 | 1.93 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 9.58 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy Gonzalez | BOS | $2,300 | 6.55 | 2.85 |
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,000 | 5.40 | 2.70 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,100 | 5.55 | 2.64 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,900 | 7.46 | 2.57 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 10.82 | 1.87 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,600 | 9.34 | 2.60 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 8.96 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,600 | 9.34 | 2.60 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,300 | 5.48 | 2.38 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,800 | 6.67 | 2.38 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,300 | 7.04 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.85 | 1.88 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.40 | 1.84 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,800 | 10.72 | 1.85 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,500 | 10.36 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,500 | 7.62 | 3.05 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,100 | 8.04 | 2.59 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 6.73 | 2.41 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 7.02 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,500 | 10.58 | 1.92 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 10.15 | 1.72 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 9.74 | 2.12 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.03 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,200 | 7.00 | 3.18 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,500 | 7.48 | 2.99 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,300 | 6.57 | 2.86 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,300 | 8.20 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,700 | 10.90 | 1.91 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 10.90 | 1.82 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 10.88 | 1.73 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,400 | 10.44 | 2.37 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,800 | 10.25 | 2.13 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.20 | 1.59 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,100 | 9.86 | 2.40 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,700 | 9.83 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,600 | 9.66 | 3.72 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,400 | 6.74 | 2.81 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,600 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,000 | 5.51 | 2.76 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,700 | 7.46 | 2.76 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,500 | 9.46 | 2.70 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $3,200 | 8.60 | 2.69 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $3,500 | 9.32 | 2.66 |
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.