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 | $10,800 | 42.43 | 3.93 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,200 | 41.43 | 4.06 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $11,000 | 40.13 | 3.65 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,900 | 40.07 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,200 | 41.43 | 4.06 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,900 | 40.07 | 4.05 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,800 | 42.43 | 3.93 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $6,800 | 25.35 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 13.48 | 3.46 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.35 | 3.42 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.90 | 3.49 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,900 | 12.77 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.93 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,400 | 9.34 | 3.89 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,300 | 8.92 | 3.88 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,900 | 11.01 | 3.79 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,100 | 13.47 | 4.34 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.27 | 3.61 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.01 | 3.33 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 11.73 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,000 | 9.75 | 4.88 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,100 | 13.47 | 4.34 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,900 | 10.68 | 3.68 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.27 | 3.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,100 | 14.53 | 3.54 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 14.25 | 3.39 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 13.59 | 3.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $2,800 | 11.74 | 4.19 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.85 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,100 | 11.33 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 13.94 | 4.65 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,500 | 13.80 | 3.07 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 13.42 | 3.35 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 12.54 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 13.94 | 4.65 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 12.54 | 3.92 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,500 | 9.21 | 3.68 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 17.83 | 3.79 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,600 | 15.82 | 3.44 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.52 | 3.23 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,900 | 13.34 | 3.42 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,500 | 13.32 | 3.81 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $3,200 | 13.26 | 4.14 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,600 | 13.19 | 3.66 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,200 | 9.48 | 4.31 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.23 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,000 | 12.69 | 4.23 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,700 | 11.20 | 4.15 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $3,200 | 13.26 | 4.14 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,600 | 10.51 | 4.04 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 9.77 | 3.91 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $2,700 | 10.54 | 3.90 |
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.