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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $11,200 | 38.28 | 3.42 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 35.03 | 3.34 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,000 | 34.32 | 3.81 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,200 | 33.99 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | SF | $6,800 | 26.82 | 3.94 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,000 | 34.32 | 3.81 |
| James Kaprielian | OAK | $5,800 | 21.64 | 3.73 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,600 | 30.17 | 3.51 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 16.00 | 3.72 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 14.10 | 3.52 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 12.84 | 3.21 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,200 | 12.19 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,500 | 11.71 | 4.68 |
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,500 | 10.64 | 4.26 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,200 | 13.56 | 3.23 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.57 | 4.19 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,700 | 11.80 | 3.19 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 10.98 | 4.39 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.57 | 4.19 |
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,300 | 9.61 | 4.18 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,800 | 13.14 | 3.46 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,400 | 12.91 | 3.80 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.28 |
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,300 | 11.31 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,300 | 11.31 | 4.92 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,500 | 11.11 | 4.44 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,500 | 10.43 | 4.17 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,200 | 8.86 | 4.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 13.00 | 3.61 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,200 | 12.49 | 3.90 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 12.44 | 3.66 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.84 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,200 | 8.91 | 4.05 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,200 | 12.49 | 3.90 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.84 | 3.82 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,700 | 10.07 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 17.72 | 3.85 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 14.61 | 4.18 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.01 | 3.18 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,800 | 13.99 | 3.68 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 13.93 | 3.09 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $3,800 | 13.74 | 3.62 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,300 | 12.86 | 3.90 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,900 | 12.84 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,500 | 11.57 | 4.63 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,800 | 12.53 | 4.47 |
| Greg Allen | NYY | $2,000 | 8.65 | 4.33 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 10.56 | 4.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 14.61 | 4.18 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,100 | 12.81 | 4.13 |
| Corey Dickerson | WSH | $2,500 | 10.09 | 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.