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 | $10,600 | 25.05 | 2.36 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,300 | 24.36 | 2.37 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 23.50 | 2.35 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,800 | 21.30 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,300 | 24.36 | 2.37 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,600 | 25.05 | 2.36 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 23.50 | 2.35 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,300 | 17.11 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,100 | 9.47 | 2.31 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,900 | 8.64 | 2.21 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 8.46 | 1.57 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 8.39 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.64 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,700 | 6.60 | 2.45 |
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,100 | 5.02 | 2.39 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,100 | 9.47 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 10.47 | 1.87 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,100 | 9.47 | 2.31 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 9.12 | 1.52 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 8.97 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.64 |
| Tyler Locklear | SEA | $2,400 | 6.22 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $8,800 | 9.30 | 1.06 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,200 | 8.89 | 2.78 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,700 | 8.87 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,200 | 8.89 | 2.78 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,700 | 8.87 | 2.40 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 6.78 | 2.34 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 7.68 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.16 | 1.77 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,200 | 10.38 | 2.00 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,500 | 10.38 | 2.97 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 10.20 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,500 | 10.38 | 2.97 |
| Brandon Crawford | STL | $2,200 | 6.04 | 2.75 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,200 | 7.81 | 2.44 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 8.26 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,000 | 10.94 | 1.82 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $4,300 | 10.64 | 2.47 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.75 | 1.74 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 9.63 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $4,300 | 10.64 | 2.47 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 5.13 | 2.44 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 9.63 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.98 | 2.00 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 11.93 | 1.92 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,100 | 10.80 | 2.12 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $8,600 | 10.77 | 1.25 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,400 | 10.73 | 2.44 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $6,100 | 10.56 | 1.73 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $4,500 | 10.48 | 2.33 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,400 | 10.28 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 6.26 | 2.85 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,600 | 7.13 | 2.74 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,000 | 8.13 | 2.71 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.59 | 2.64 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $3,100 | 8.14 | 2.63 |
| Trey Cabbage | HOU | $2,500 | 6.55 | 2.62 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,100 | 7.94 | 2.56 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,400 | 10.73 | 2.44 |
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.