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 | $10,500 | 46.64 | 4.44 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,800 | 39.31 | 3.64 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,200 | 35.97 | 3.91 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $9,700 | 32.52 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,500 | 46.64 | 4.44 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,200 | 35.97 | 3.91 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,800 | 39.31 | 3.64 |
| Jordan Lyles | KC | $6,700 | 22.75 | 3.40 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 14.51 | 3.63 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 12.85 | 3.38 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $3,500 | 12.30 | 3.51 |
| C.J. Cron | COL | $4,200 | 11.85 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pratto | KC | $2,000 | 8.31 | 4.15 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.08 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,400 | 9.45 | 3.94 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,300 | 8.62 | 3.75 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.04 | 3.14 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
| Rougned Odor | SD | $2,000 | 8.23 | 4.11 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,400 | 7.95 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | SD | $2,000 | 8.23 | 4.11 |
| Romy González | CWS | $2,100 | 7.84 | 3.73 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,400 | 7.95 | 3.31 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,700 | 10.79 | 2.92 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,800 | 10.71 | 2.82 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,400 | 10.66 | 3.13 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,300 | 8.01 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,300 | 8.01 | 3.48 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,400 | 10.66 | 3.13 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,500 | 7.57 | 3.03 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,700 | 10.79 | 2.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,000 | 11.33 | 5.66 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 11.17 | 2.72 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 10.86 | 3.02 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 10.55 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,000 | 11.33 | 5.66 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,400 | 10.54 | 4.39 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,200 | 9.13 | 4.15 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,700 | 9.98 | 3.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $2,700 | 12.35 | 4.58 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 12.11 | 2.88 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,800 | 11.89 | 3.13 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,000 | 11.73 | 3.91 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,500 | 11.58 | 3.31 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,600 | 11.34 | 3.15 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,000 | 11.11 | 2.78 |
| Kris Bryant | COL | $3,500 | 10.93 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $2,700 | 12.35 | 4.58 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,500 | 10.55 | 4.22 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,600 | 10.61 | 4.08 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,400 | 9.74 | 4.06 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,000 | 11.73 | 3.91 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,000 | 7.74 | 3.87 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,600 | 10.03 | 3.86 |
| Nate Eaton | KC | $2,200 | 8.44 | 3.84 |
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.