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 | $9,300 | 26.83 | 2.89 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,100 | 22.45 | 2.22 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $9,900 | 20.80 | 2.10 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,200 | 19.54 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,300 | 26.83 | 2.89 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $6,900 | 18.74 | 2.72 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,200 | 19.54 | 2.38 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,100 | 22.45 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 9.32 | 1.83 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,000 | 8.36 | 2.09 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,900 | 8.17 | 1.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | BAL | $2,200 | 7.26 | 3.30 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,400 | 7.27 | 3.03 |
| Joey Bart | SF | $2,000 | 5.27 | 2.64 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,500 | 6.17 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,300 | 9.92 | 2.31 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 9.85 | 1.89 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,800 | 9.73 | 1.68 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 9.32 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | BAL | $2,200 | 7.26 | 3.30 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,400 | 7.27 | 3.03 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,500 | 7.53 | 3.01 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,600 | 7.51 | 2.89 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 9.45 | 2.25 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 8.96 | 1.72 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 8.63 | 1.88 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,100 | 8.57 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,400 | 7.31 | 3.04 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 9.45 | 2.25 |
| Taylor Motter | STL | $2,500 | 5.62 | 2.25 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 5.58 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,700 | 9.70 | 1.70 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,800 | 9.53 | 1.64 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,600 | 9.33 | 1.67 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $8,000 | 8.45 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,800 | 6.12 | 2.19 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,900 | 8.41 | 2.16 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $3,400 | 7.06 | 2.08 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 5.42 | 2.01 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,300 | 9.47 | 1.50 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.36 | 1.56 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,700 | 9.21 | 1.96 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $8,400 | 8.71 | 1.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.76 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,800 | 6.46 | 2.31 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,300 | 7.49 | 2.27 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,700 | 7.87 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.08 | 1.76 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 10.75 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $9,000 | 10.08 | 1.12 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 10.04 | 1.86 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,700 | 9.92 | 1.74 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $3,800 | 9.63 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,300 | 9.57 | 1.81 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,100 | 9.56 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,100 | 6.47 | 3.08 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,800 | 8.39 | 3.00 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,700 | 8.07 | 2.99 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,000 | 5.96 | 2.98 |
| Sam Hilliard | ATL | $2,100 | 6.01 | 2.86 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,700 | 7.71 | 2.85 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,300 | 6.42 | 2.79 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,200 | 6.12 | 2.78 |
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.