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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $8,800 | 27.30 | 3.10 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 21.47 | 2.39 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $7,400 | 20.37 | 2.75 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,400 | 17.58 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $8,800 | 27.30 | 3.10 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $7,400 | 20.37 | 2.75 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 21.47 | 2.39 |
| Spencer Turnbull | DET | $5,900 | 12.37 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.93 | 1.62 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,100 | 8.22 | 2.00 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,000 | 7.94 | 1.59 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 7.61 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 7.61 | 2.38 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 5.64 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,100 | 10.80 | 2.12 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.74 | 1.74 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.93 | 1.62 |
| C.J. Cron | COL | $5,800 | 8.93 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,100 | 6.71 | 3.20 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,600 | 7.21 | 2.77 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,200 | 8.07 | 1.92 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,700 | 7.60 | 1.62 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $3,600 | 7.53 | 2.09 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,400 | 6.85 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,700 | 6.13 | 2.27 |
| Luis García | WAS | $3,100 | 6.74 | 2.17 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,600 | 5.54 | 2.13 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $3,600 | 7.53 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,200 | 8.49 | 1.63 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $5,700 | 8.45 | 1.48 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $5,300 | 8.23 | 1.55 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,000 | 8.03 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,500 | 5.95 | 2.38 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,600 | 6.03 | 2.32 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $4,200 | 7.08 | 1.69 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 8.56 | 1.43 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,800 | 8.33 | 1.44 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,400 | 7.96 | 1.47 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,300 | 7.39 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,100 | 7.31 | 2.36 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $3,000 | 6.81 | 2.27 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,300 | 7.39 | 1.72 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 6.79 | 1.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Meneses | WAS | $4,500 | 9.43 | 2.10 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 9.35 | 1.51 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,200 | 9.11 | 2.85 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $4,300 | 8.91 | 2.07 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,900 | 8.84 | 2.27 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,400 | 8.79 | 1.63 |
| Kris Bryant | COL | $5,100 | 8.45 | 1.66 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $4,300 | 8.40 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,500 | 8.01 | 3.20 |
| Victor Robles | WAS | $2,200 | 6.67 | 3.03 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $2,700 | 7.93 | 2.94 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,100 | 6.12 | 2.91 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,200 | 9.11 | 2.85 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,300 | 6.03 | 2.62 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,900 | 7.59 | 2.62 |
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.