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 | 43.37 | 4.02 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,200 | 42.99 | 4.21 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 41.15 | 3.88 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,400 | 37.84 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,200 | 42.99 | 4.21 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $8,000 | 32.98 | 4.12 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $8,300 | 33.70 | 4.06 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,400 | 37.84 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 13.78 | 3.83 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,000 | 12.40 | 4.13 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.16 | 3.29 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,200 | 11.83 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,000 | 12.40 | 4.13 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.10 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 11.44 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 12.21 | 4.36 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 11.88 | 3.21 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,500 | 11.86 | 4.74 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 11.58 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,500 | 11.86 | 4.74 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 12.21 | 4.36 |
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,000 | 8.16 | 4.08 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 11.29 | 3.89 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.37 | 3.50 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 13.75 | 3.82 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 13.51 | 3.14 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,700 | 12.76 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | STL | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.07 | 3.82 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 13.75 | 3.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.42 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,000 | 13.97 | 3.49 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.91 | 3.40 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 12.65 | 4.22 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,400 | 12.00 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 12.65 | 4.22 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,700 | 10.39 | 3.85 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 10.86 | 3.62 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,100 | 11.17 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 17.54 | 3.58 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 16.16 | 3.67 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 14.30 | 3.11 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,400 | 14.16 | 4.16 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,400 | 14.06 | 4.13 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,500 | 14.01 | 4.00 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 13.91 | 3.39 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 13.63 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,000 | 13.13 | 4.38 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,100 | 13.57 | 4.38 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 11.29 | 4.34 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $2,900 | 12.30 | 4.24 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $2,500 | 10.52 | 4.21 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,500 | 10.50 | 4.20 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,400 | 14.16 | 4.16 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,400 | 14.06 | 4.13 |
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.