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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 20.84 | 2.48 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,800 | 19.73 | 2.24 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,400 | 17.33 | 2.06 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,100 | 17.17 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 20.84 | 2.48 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $6,800 | 16.58 | 2.44 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $6,700 | 15.62 | 2.33 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,800 | 19.73 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 11.12 | 2.10 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 10.86 | 2.47 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,600 | 10.23 | 1.83 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 8.60 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,600 | 7.21 | 2.77 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.48 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 10.86 | 2.47 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,500 | 8.52 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 11.12 | 2.10 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 10.86 | 2.47 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $4,700 | 10.23 | 2.18 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,600 | 10.23 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,600 | 7.21 | 2.77 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,900 | 7.83 | 2.70 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.48 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 10.86 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | 9.47 | 2.01 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.29 | 1.75 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.05 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,200 | 8.77 | 2.74 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 6.81 | 2.35 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $2,800 | 6.59 | 2.35 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,500 | 5.79 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 10.49 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 10.22 | 1.97 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,600 | 9.56 | 2.08 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,700 | 9.47 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,900 | 6.91 | 2.38 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,700 | 6.29 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.69 | 1.64 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 9.15 | 1.58 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,500 | 8.34 | 1.85 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,800 | 8.31 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,200 | 5.67 | 2.58 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $3,400 | 8.12 | 2.39 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,000 | 7.03 | 2.34 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,100 | 6.97 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.08 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 11.47 | 1.76 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 11.25 | 1.91 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 11.06 | 1.81 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 10.76 | 1.74 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 10.47 | 1.94 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,000 | 10.23 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,100 | 6.94 | 3.31 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,300 | 7.38 | 3.21 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 8.37 | 3.10 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,400 | 7.13 | 2.97 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,400 | 7.04 | 2.93 |
| Joey Wiemer | WSH | $2,800 | 8.01 | 2.86 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 6.77 | 2.82 |
| Jake Fraley | TB | $2,500 | 7.02 | 2.81 |
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.