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 | $11,500 | 45.99 | 4.00 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 40.27 | 3.83 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,600 | 38.95 | 3.67 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,800 | 34.58 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,500 | 45.99 | 4.00 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 40.27 | 3.83 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $7,800 | 29.08 | 3.73 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,600 | 38.95 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 14.14 | 3.63 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 13.07 | 3.84 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,100 | 12.94 | 4.18 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.92 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,100 | 12.94 | 4.18 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,600 | 10.71 | 4.12 |
| Rafael Marchán | PHI | $2,200 | 9.02 | 4.10 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 11.76 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 13.51 | 3.86 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.93 | 3.59 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.38 | 4.27 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.24 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.38 | 4.27 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,300 | 9.58 | 4.16 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.98 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 13.51 | 3.86 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 16.42 | 3.73 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 14.68 | 3.67 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.20 | 3.46 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 13.20 | 4.71 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,600 | 10.13 | 3.89 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.62 | 3.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,500 | 15.74 | 3.50 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 13.27 | 3.16 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.71 | 3.35 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.71 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 11.71 | 3.90 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 11.05 | 3.81 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,600 | 9.30 | 3.58 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.71 | 3.55 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 17.98 | 3.75 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 16.78 | 3.65 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 15.63 | 4.34 |
| Forrest Wall | ATL | $2,000 | 15.21 | 7.61 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 14.37 | 3.34 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,700 | 13.92 | 3.76 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.37 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 13.69 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Wall | ATL | $2,000 | 15.21 | 7.61 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 12.30 | 4.73 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,200 | 9.71 | 4.41 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,700 | 11.90 | 4.41 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,100 | 13.66 | 4.40 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,900 | 12.68 | 4.37 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 15.63 | 4.34 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $2,700 | 11.59 | 4.29 |
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.