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 | $10,900 | 46.04 | 4.22 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,100 | 40.70 | 3.67 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,000 | 36.57 | 3.66 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $7,600 | 35.00 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $7,600 | 35.00 | 4.61 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,900 | 46.04 | 4.22 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,000 | 33.58 | 4.20 |
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $7,300 | 27.85 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,300 | 13.34 | 4.04 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.34 | 3.10 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,100 | 12.92 | 3.15 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,600 | 12.29 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | BAL | $2,100 | 9.58 | 4.56 |
| Bobby Dalbec | BOS | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.52 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 10.19 | 4.43 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,300 | 13.34 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.18 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,300 | 11.82 | 3.58 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,300 | 11.27 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,200 | 10.71 | 4.87 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,500 | 10.58 | 4.23 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.18 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,000 | 12.48 | 3.12 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,100 | 12.41 | 3.03 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 11.99 | 3.43 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,200 | 11.10 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,200 | 11.10 | 3.47 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 11.99 | 3.43 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 9.60 | 3.43 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,400 | 11.09 | 3.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 12.44 | 2.89 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,600 | 12.22 | 3.39 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,400 | 12.22 | 2.78 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $3,000 | 11.98 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 11.67 | 4.17 |
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $3,000 | 11.98 | 3.99 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 8.51 | 3.87 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 14.76 | 3.28 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 14.35 | 3.19 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,700 | 13.13 | 3.55 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 12.93 | 3.23 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 12.83 | 4.14 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,300 | 12.83 | 3.89 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,900 | 12.56 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 10.12 | 4.60 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 9.64 | 4.38 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,400 | 10.48 | 4.36 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,900 | 12.56 | 4.33 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.20 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,400 | 9.96 | 4.15 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 12.83 | 4.14 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.04 |
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.