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 | $10,300 | 37.41 | 3.63 |
| Corbin Burnes | ARI | $9,900 | 36.06 | 3.64 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 33.70 | 3.55 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,000 | 33.13 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Perez | CWS | $8,000 | 31.67 | 3.96 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,000 | 33.13 | 3.68 |
| Corbin Burnes | ARI | $9,900 | 36.06 | 3.64 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,300 | 37.41 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 12.73 | 3.27 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $3,000 | 11.79 | 3.93 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 11.60 | 4.00 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 11.57 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $2,600 | 11.35 | 4.37 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 8.89 | 4.04 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 11.60 | 4.00 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $3,000 | 11.79 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $7,000 | 16.72 | 2.39 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.33 | 3.85 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.79 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,100 | 8.33 | 3.97 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.33 | 3.85 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.79 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 12.59 | 2.93 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 12.54 | 4.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.53 | 3.48 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.35 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 12.54 | 4.05 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.06 | 3.95 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.35 | 3.86 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 12.13 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 16.89 | 4.12 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 12.03 | 3.34 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 11.47 | 3.02 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,000 | 10.93 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 10.14 | 4.41 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,500 | 10.71 | 4.28 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 16.89 | 4.12 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,800 | 10.12 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,100 | 18.79 | 3.68 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 14.58 | 3.17 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 14.30 | 4.21 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,500 | 14.15 | 3.14 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 13.98 | 3.58 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $8,500 | 13.68 | 1.61 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,500 | 13.66 | 3.04 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,300 | 13.62 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,400 | 11.13 | 4.64 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,800 | 12.98 | 4.64 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,600 | 11.93 | 4.59 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,600 | 11.66 | 4.48 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 14.30 | 4.21 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.08 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,500 | 9.97 | 3.99 |
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.