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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,000 | 22.10 | 2.46 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $7,900 | 21.99 | 2.78 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,000 | 21.77 | 2.18 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,000 | 19.91 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $7,900 | 21.99 | 2.78 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,000 | 22.10 | 2.46 |
| Joe Ross | MIL | $6,800 | 16.35 | 2.40 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,000 | 19.91 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 10.47 | 2.28 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 8.90 | 1.75 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,800 | 8.87 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,100 | 6.26 | 2.98 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,100 | 7.78 | 2.51 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 8.49 | 2.50 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 4.98 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 10.86 | 1.87 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 10.47 | 2.28 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,800 | 9.39 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,100 | 6.26 | 2.98 |
| Juan Yepez | WSH | $3,500 | 9.07 | 2.59 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $3,100 | 7.90 | 2.55 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,500 | 8.94 | 2.55 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 11.81 | 2.15 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 9.41 | 2.05 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $8,000 | 9.18 | 1.15 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 8.98 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,200 | 8.41 | 2.63 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,400 | 6.04 | 2.52 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,600 | 8.09 | 2.25 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 11.81 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 12.82 | 2.00 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 11.58 | 1.84 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 11.35 | 1.83 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,400 | 11.35 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,800 | 10.33 | 2.72 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.68 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,400 | 11.35 | 2.58 |
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,900 | 7.15 | 2.47 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,100 | 10.22 | 1.68 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $10,000 | 10.10 | 1.01 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,200 | 9.81 | 1.89 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $4,400 | 9.36 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,200 | 5.87 | 2.67 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,700 | 9.23 | 2.49 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,000 | 7.36 | 2.45 |
| Justin Turner | SEA | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,400 | 12.37 | 2.29 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 12.06 | 1.98 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.54 | 1.77 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,800 | 10.94 | 1.89 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,000 | 10.90 | 1.82 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,700 | 10.88 | 2.31 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,000 | 10.72 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.39 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steward Berroa | TOR | $2,000 | 6.77 | 3.39 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,200 | 7.04 | 3.20 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,400 | 7.59 | 3.16 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Harold Ramirez | WSH | $3,100 | 8.33 | 2.69 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,000 | 10.72 | 2.68 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,800 | 7.46 | 2.67 |
| MJ Melendez | KC | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
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.