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 | $9,700 | 23.04 | 2.38 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 22.63 | 2.15 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,300 | 21.53 | 2.31 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $10,000 | 20.21 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,700 | 23.04 | 2.38 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,300 | 21.53 | 2.31 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $8,500 | 19.44 | 2.29 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $8,200 | 18.10 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $8,000 | 9.43 | 1.18 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,000 | 9.36 | 1.87 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,700 | 9.24 | 3.42 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 8.38 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,700 | 9.24 | 3.42 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.70 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 9.90 | 1.74 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,000 | 9.87 | 1.10 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $4,700 | 9.71 | 2.07 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,100 | 9.68 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,700 | 9.24 | 3.42 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,600 | 7.18 | 2.76 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,000 | 9.24 | 1.85 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,300 | 9.01 | 2.73 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $6,200 | 8.90 | 1.44 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,000 | 8.51 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,300 | 9.01 | 2.73 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,600 | 6.24 | 2.40 |
| Jose Iglesias | SD | $2,700 | 5.98 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $10,200 | 12.03 | 1.18 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 10.34 | 1.99 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.28 | 1.71 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,000 | 10.09 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,000 | 10.09 | 2.52 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,300 | 5.60 | 2.43 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 6.75 | 2.41 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.89 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.85 | 1.76 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,900 | 9.27 | 1.89 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $6,200 | 9.21 | 1.49 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,800 | 8.95 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 6.19 | 2.58 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,900 | 7.39 | 2.55 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,800 | 6.72 | 2.40 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,400 | 5.68 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.41 | 1.91 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 12.06 | 1.98 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,800 | 11.48 | 1.98 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $9,000 | 10.90 | 1.21 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $9,800 | 10.82 | 1.10 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,200 | 10.75 | 2.07 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $8,800 | 10.63 | 1.21 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,100 | 10.63 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,400 | 8.31 | 3.46 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,300 | 7.57 | 3.29 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 7.67 | 3.07 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,400 | 7.34 | 3.06 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $3,200 | 9.13 | 2.85 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.82 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,400 | 6.68 | 2.78 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,000 | 8.19 | 2.73 |
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.