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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $10,700 | 34.12 | 3.19 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,000 | 33.63 | 3.36 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,500 | 32.07 | 3.38 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $9,000 | 29.15 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,000 | 25.14 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $6,900 | 24.32 | 3.53 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $7,400 | 25.81 | 3.49 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,500 | 32.07 | 3.38 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 12.93 | 3.32 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,200 | 12.17 | 3.80 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,600 | 11.40 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 10.61 | 5.31 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.12 | 4.05 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 14.28 | 3.57 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 12.42 | 3.45 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.02 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 10.88 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,200 | 9.16 | 4.17 |
| Vidal Bruján | TB | $2,000 | 8.06 | 4.03 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.02 |
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,400 | 8.74 | 3.64 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,900 | 15.10 | 3.87 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,100 | 13.47 | 3.28 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.18 | 3.66 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,400 | 13.18 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,800 | 11.96 | 4.27 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,400 | 13.18 | 3.88 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,900 | 15.10 | 3.87 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.18 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 13.08 | 4.09 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,100 | 12.73 | 4.11 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,500 | 12.28 | 3.51 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 11.80 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Ellis | PHI | $2,000 | 9.07 | 4.53 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,100 | 12.73 | 4.11 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 13.08 | 4.09 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,800 | 10.92 | 3.90 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.22 | 3.31 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,500 | 13.45 | 3.84 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,400 | 12.40 | 3.65 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,600 | 12.36 | 3.43 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,300 | 12.33 | 3.74 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,900 | 12.32 | 4.25 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,600 | 12.30 | 3.42 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,000 | 12.18 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 11.18 | 4.66 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,300 | 10.72 | 4.66 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,900 | 12.32 | 4.25 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
| Pablo Reyes | BOS | $2,200 | 8.98 | 4.08 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,000 | 12.18 | 4.06 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,000 | 7.83 | 3.91 |
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.