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 | $12,400 | 25.36 | 2.05 |
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $7,800 | 17.78 | 2.28 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,500 | 16.64 | 1.96 |
| Luis Garcia | HOU | $9,200 | 16.44 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $7,800 | 17.78 | 2.28 |
| Tony Gonsolin | LAD | $6,800 | 14.43 | 2.12 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,400 | 25.36 | 2.05 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,500 | 16.64 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 8.79 | 1.72 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,900 | 8.51 | 1.74 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $8,200 | 8.25 | 1.01 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.61 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,000 | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,400 | 5.96 | 2.48 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 4.93 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $6,100 | 9.53 | 1.56 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 9.33 | 1.94 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $9,000 | 9.02 | 1.00 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 8.79 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,300 | 7.17 | 3.12 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,400 | 6.81 | 2.84 |
| Trey Mancini | CHC | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.83 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,100 | 5.80 | 2.76 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.84 | 2.01 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,800 | 8.13 | 1.69 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $7,400 | 8.04 | 1.09 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,100 | 7.71 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WAS | $2,500 | 7.32 | 2.93 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,500 | 6.60 | 2.64 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,300 | 6.08 | 2.64 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,000 | 6.86 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,900 | 9.93 | 1.68 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $7,800 | 8.70 | 1.12 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,400 | 8.62 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,300 | 6.31 | 2.74 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,700 | 6.46 | 2.39 |
| Jose Barrero | CIN | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,700 | 8.61 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $5,600 | 10.67 | 1.91 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 9.84 | 2.01 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,200 | 9.42 | 1.52 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 9.23 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,500 | 6.63 | 2.65 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,400 | 5.58 | 2.32 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,200 | 7.23 | 2.26 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 9.84 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $3,900 | 10.34 | 2.65 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.11 | 1.69 |
| James Outman | LAD | $4,400 | 10.11 | 2.30 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $9,800 | 10.08 | 1.03 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $4,500 | 9.88 | 2.20 |
| Alex Verdugo | BOS | $4,500 | 9.75 | 2.17 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 9.73 | 1.55 |
| Mitch Haniger | SF | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 6.94 | 3.15 |
| Victor Robles | WAS | $2,400 | 7.23 | 3.01 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,500 | 7.36 | 2.94 |
| Nelson Velázquez | CHC | $2,600 | 7.65 | 2.94 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,300 | 6.41 | 2.79 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,700 | 7.48 | 2.77 |
| Henry Ramos | CIN | $2,600 | 7.14 | 2.75 |
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.