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 | $11,800 | 43.03 | 3.65 |
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $9,300 | 31.81 | 3.42 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,000 | 30.01 | 3.75 |
| Luis Garcia | HOU | $9,600 | 29.47 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,000 | 30.01 | 3.75 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,800 | 43.03 | 3.65 |
| Cal Quantrill | CLE | $6,700 | 24.20 | 3.61 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $7,300 | 25.27 | 3.46 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,300 | 12.46 | 2.90 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 12.22 | 2.98 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.22 | 3.49 |
| Matt Carpenter | SD | $2,700 | 12.08 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | SD | $2,700 | 12.08 | 4.47 |
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $2,000 | 8.54 | 4.27 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,800 | 11.82 | 4.22 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,600 | 10.85 | 4.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.15 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 10.66 | 2.96 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 10.64 | 2.80 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,300 | 9.82 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,100 | 8.31 | 3.96 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,500 | 8.93 | 3.57 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $2,800 | 9.67 | 3.45 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,900 | 12.85 | 3.29 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 11.77 | 3.18 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,300 | 11.53 | 3.49 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.15 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.15 | 3.85 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,900 | 10.24 | 3.53 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,300 | 11.53 | 3.49 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 10.62 | 3.42 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,200 | 14.13 | 3.36 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 13.49 | 3.07 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 12.62 | 2.94 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.22 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 11.86 | 4.09 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.22 | 4.07 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.78 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,000 | 10.83 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,300 | 13.40 | 4.06 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 13.19 | 2.93 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,400 | 13.12 | 3.86 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 12.88 | 2.86 |
| Alex Verdugo | BOS | $3,400 | 12.71 | 3.74 |
| Mitch Haniger | SF | $3,200 | 12.23 | 3.82 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,200 | 11.76 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $3,300 | 13.40 | 4.06 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,400 | 13.12 | 3.86 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,400 | 9.19 | 3.83 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,900 | 11.11 | 3.83 |
| Mitch Haniger | SF | $3,200 | 12.23 | 3.82 |
| Henry Ramos | CIN | $2,500 | 9.45 | 3.78 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,600 | 9.78 | 3.76 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,700 | 10.12 | 3.75 |
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.