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 | $10,500 | 38.41 | 3.66 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,600 | 36.07 | 3.76 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $9,000 | 34.85 | 3.87 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,000 | 32.50 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $9,000 | 34.85 | 3.87 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,600 | 36.07 | 3.76 |
| Patrick Corbin | WSH | $6,800 | 25.09 | 3.69 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,500 | 38.41 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.99 | 3.61 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.31 | 3.33 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 12.22 | 3.59 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.19 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,600 | 10.21 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 16.55 | 4.24 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 10.96 | 3.54 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 10.93 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 16.55 | 4.24 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.72 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 10.96 | 3.54 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 15.80 | 3.51 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 15.44 | 3.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.55 | 3.39 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 13.20 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,200 | 9.39 | 4.27 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 15.44 | 3.68 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 12.99 | 3.61 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,900 | 10.37 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,100 | 14.56 | 3.55 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 13.38 | 3.35 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 12.77 | 2.97 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 12.77 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 11.65 | 4.02 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.95 | 3.85 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 12.77 | 3.76 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,100 | 14.56 | 3.55 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.09 | 3.35 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 15.93 | 4.19 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,900 | 15.12 | 5.21 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 13.95 | 4.81 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.81 | 3.73 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,600 | 12.43 | 4.78 |
| Teoscar Hernández | LAD | $3,500 | 12.30 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,900 | 15.12 | 5.21 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 13.95 | 4.81 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,600 | 12.43 | 4.78 |
| Daz Cameron | OAK | $2,400 | 10.91 | 4.55 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,500 | 11.20 | 4.48 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.95 | 4.27 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 11.94 | 4.26 |
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.