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 | $12,000 | 29.88 | 2.49 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $8,500 | 25.57 | 3.01 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,500 | 23.67 | 2.25 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,700 | 23.57 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $8,500 | 25.57 | 3.01 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,700 | 23.57 | 2.71 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $7,600 | 19.97 | 2.63 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,800 | 23.04 | 2.62 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.66 | 2.41 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,100 | 8.52 | 2.08 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 8.42 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,400 | 6.91 | 2.88 |
| Cesar Salazar | HOU | $2,100 | 5.31 | 2.53 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.66 | 2.41 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,800 | 6.59 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 9.21 | 1.56 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,100 | 9.20 | 1.80 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,700 | 8.66 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,400 | 6.91 | 2.88 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Cesar Salazar | HOU | $2,100 | 5.31 | 2.53 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,600 | 6.56 | 2.52 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 11.10 | 2.06 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 10.57 | 1.85 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,800 | 9.28 | 1.93 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 9.08 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armando Alvarez | OAK | $2,400 | 8.91 | 3.71 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,000 | 8.05 | 2.68 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,000 | 7.18 | 2.39 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,600 | 8.46 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,500 | 11.70 | 1.80 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,000 | 11.19 | 1.87 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 11.09 | 2.26 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 10.38 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | TOR | $3,400 | 8.44 | 2.48 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 8.15 | 2.47 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,300 | 5.50 | 2.39 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 10.57 | 1.73 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 9.78 | 1.72 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,700 | 9.42 | 2.00 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,600 | 8.99 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 6.46 | 2.81 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,300 | 6.18 | 2.69 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,700 | 8.96 | 2.42 |
| Justin Turner | TOR | $3,600 | 7.80 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 11.85 | 1.77 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,400 | 11.11 | 2.06 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $4,500 | 10.42 | 2.31 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.35 | 1.75 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $5,500 | 10.35 | 1.88 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $5,400 | 10.12 | 1.87 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,600 | 9.96 | 2.16 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $5,600 | 9.68 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,000 | 6.27 | 3.14 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,800 | 8.32 | 2.97 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,000 | 5.76 | 2.88 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,600 | 7.45 | 2.87 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $3,100 | 8.56 | 2.76 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.90 | 2.76 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 7.64 | 2.73 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
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.