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 | $11,300 | 40.24 | 3.56 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $10,400 | 36.81 | 3.54 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,200 | 34.57 | 4.22 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,900 | 32.01 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,200 | 34.57 | 4.22 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $6,800 | 26.16 | 3.85 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $7,800 | 29.93 | 3.84 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,300 | 40.24 | 3.56 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 14.73 | 3.78 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.47 | 3.56 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,100 | 11.79 | 3.80 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,000 | 11.43 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.98 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,600 | 10.28 | 3.95 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,000 | 11.43 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 11.78 | 3.18 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 10.63 | 3.80 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,700 | 9.65 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,200 | 9.47 | 4.30 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 10.63 | 3.80 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,700 | 9.65 | 3.58 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.10 | 3.85 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,400 | 11.59 | 3.41 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 9.75 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.10 | 3.85 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,400 | 11.59 | 3.41 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 9.75 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 11.10 | 3.27 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,600 | 7.91 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 11.10 | 3.27 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,600 | 7.91 | 3.04 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.85 | 3.30 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 15.57 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,300 | 15.44 | 3.59 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 13.77 | 4.75 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 13.69 | 3.26 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,500 | 13.56 | 3.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 12.80 | 3.56 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,700 | 12.46 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 13.77 | 4.75 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,600 | 11.23 | 4.32 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,700 | 11.47 | 4.25 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,000 | 12.32 | 4.11 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,500 | 10.12 | 4.05 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.04 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,500 | 13.56 | 3.87 |
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.