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 | 42.69 | 4.07 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,900 | 35.78 | 3.61 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,800 | 33.23 | 3.78 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,600 | 30.46 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,500 | 42.69 | 4.07 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,800 | 33.23 | 3.78 |
| Chris Paddack | MIN | $8,200 | 29.58 | 3.61 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,900 | 35.78 | 3.61 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,100 | 13.56 | 3.31 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $2,700 | 12.17 | 4.51 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 12.10 | 3.27 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,900 | 12.05 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $2,700 | 12.17 | 4.51 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,800 | 11.28 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,400 | 11.75 | 4.90 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.21 | 3.62 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 10.51 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,400 | 11.75 | 4.90 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,100 | 8.25 | 3.93 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.21 | 3.62 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 13.47 | 3.21 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 12.93 | 3.59 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 12.33 | 3.01 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $2,200 | 10.36 | 4.71 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,800 | 11.07 | 3.95 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.89 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 16.08 | 4.02 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.46 | 3.47 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.43 | 3.46 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 10.82 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 16.08 | 4.02 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,500 | 9.18 | 3.67 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.46 | 3.47 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.43 | 3.46 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.25 | 3.39 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 15.00 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,200 | 14.78 | 3.52 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $3,400 | 14.05 | 4.13 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,100 | 13.98 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.74 | 3.44 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,400 | 12.94 | 3.80 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,300 | 12.91 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,000 | 11.65 | 5.83 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 11.61 | 4.84 |
| Johnathan Rodriguez | CLE | $2,100 | 9.58 | 4.56 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,800 | 12.46 | 4.45 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,400 | 10.36 | 4.32 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,700 | 11.46 | 4.24 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,300 | 9.74 | 4.23 |
| Derek Hill | MIA | $2,500 | 10.33 | 4.13 |
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.