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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Ray | SEA | $10,200 | 47.07 | 4.61 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,800 | 42.89 | 4.38 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,600 | 41.60 | 3.92 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,500 | 38.84 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Ray | SEA | $10,200 | 47.07 | 4.61 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,800 | 42.89 | 4.38 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $8,900 | 38.77 | 4.36 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $7,700 | 32.93 | 4.28 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 13.85 | 3.38 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 13.84 | 3.22 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,800 | 12.52 | 4.47 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,400 | 12.32 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $2,500 | 11.89 | 4.75 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,800 | 12.52 | 4.47 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,100 | 9.22 | 4.39 |
| Albert Pujols | STL | $2,600 | 11.41 | 4.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 13.65 | 3.50 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.30 | 3.08 |
| Mark Mathias | TEX | $2,200 | 11.96 | 5.44 |
| Kolten Wong | MIL | $2,700 | 11.36 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | TEX | $2,200 | 11.96 | 5.44 |
| Kolten Wong | MIL | $2,700 | 11.36 | 4.21 |
| Romy González | CWS | $2,100 | 8.52 | 4.06 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,300 | 8.75 | 3.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 12.86 | 3.67 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.43 | 3.36 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 11.82 | 3.58 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 11.62 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,300 | 11.48 | 4.99 |
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,400 | 11.57 | 4.82 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,300 | 9.53 | 4.14 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 12.13 | 2.89 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 11.47 | 2.80 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 11.22 | 4.67 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.13 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,100 | 10.59 | 5.04 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 11.22 | 4.67 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.24 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,200 | 15.76 | 3.03 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 15.39 | 3.58 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,800 | 13.59 | 3.58 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.53 | 3.22 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,700 | 13.23 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,600 | 12.73 | 3.54 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,900 | 12.56 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,300 | 10.83 | 4.71 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 9.42 | 4.71 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 10.25 | 4.66 |
| Jarred Kelenic | SEA | $2,200 | 9.74 | 4.43 |
| Joey Gallo | LAD | $2,200 | 9.73 | 4.42 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,300 | 9.63 | 4.19 |
| Abraham Almonte | BOS | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
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.