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 | $10,000 | 24.44 | 2.44 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,000 | 19.22 | 2.14 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,000 | 17.37 | 2.17 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,000 | 17.06 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,000 | 24.44 | 2.44 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,000 | 17.37 | 2.17 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,000 | 19.22 | 2.14 |
| Ben Brown | CHC | $7,500 | 14.52 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,100 | 8.63 | 2.78 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,800 | 8.34 | 1.74 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,600 | 8.10 | 3.12 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 8.05 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,600 | 8.10 | 3.12 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $2,200 | 6.76 | 3.07 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,100 | 8.63 | 2.78 |
| Matt Thaiss | CWS | $2,300 | 6.17 | 2.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,400 | 10.24 | 1.90 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,700 | 9.19 | 1.61 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $3,700 | 9.07 | 2.45 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,300 | 9.05 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,600 | 8.10 | 3.12 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $2,200 | 6.76 | 3.07 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,700 | 7.78 | 2.88 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,100 | 6.06 | 2.88 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,900 | 10.42 | 2.13 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,100 | 9.31 | 3.00 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,400 | 8.58 | 1.95 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 8.22 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,200 | 6.64 | 3.02 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,100 | 9.31 | 3.00 |
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.91 |
| Kyren Paris | LAA | $2,000 | 5.76 | 2.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.32 | 1.72 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,300 | 9.82 | 1.85 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 9.70 | 2.21 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 9.45 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Newman | LAA | $2,200 | 5.87 | 2.67 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 9.70 | 2.21 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 6.55 | 2.18 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,000 | 8.63 | 2.16 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 12.01 | 2.03 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,200 | 8.70 | 2.07 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,600 | 8.64 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,700 | 8.24 | 3.05 |
| Romy Gonzalez | BOS | $2,600 | 7.55 | 2.90 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,300 | 6.37 | 2.77 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,500 | 5.81 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 11.17 | 1.86 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,000 | 11.15 | 1.86 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,400 | 10.74 | 1.99 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $4,700 | 10.43 | 2.22 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 10.18 | 1.75 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,400 | 9.87 | 2.24 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 9.66 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,500 | 8.81 | 3.52 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,000 | 6.49 | 3.24 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.07 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 7.37 | 3.07 |
| Travis Jankowski | CWS | $2,000 | 6.01 | 3.00 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,700 | 7.95 | 2.94 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,400 | 7.02 | 2.93 |
| Derek Hill | MIA | $2,800 | 8.05 | 2.88 |
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.