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 | $11,000 | 42.69 | 3.88 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,500 | 32.39 | 3.08 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $9,900 | 32.10 | 3.24 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,800 | 32.03 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,000 | 42.69 | 3.88 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $8,400 | 31.22 | 3.72 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $6,500 | 23.58 | 3.63 |
| Tommy Henry | ARI | $7,300 | 26.18 | 3.59 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 12.29 | 3.84 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 12.19 | 3.05 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.03 | 3.34 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,200 | 11.81 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,100 | 8.78 | 4.18 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 9.19 | 4.18 |
| Francisco Mejía | TB | $2,100 | 8.54 | 4.07 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,100 | 8.45 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.99 | 3.59 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.59 | 3.67 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,200 | 11.38 | 3.56 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,600 | 10.74 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WSH | $2,600 | 10.74 | 4.13 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.59 | 3.67 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,000 | 7.33 | 3.66 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.99 | 4.28 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 11.90 | 3.40 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 10.70 | 3.34 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,900 | 10.31 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.99 | 4.28 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,200 | 8.26 | 3.76 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,900 | 10.31 | 3.55 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,400 | 8.31 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.14 | 3.20 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.86 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,000 | 10.54 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 9.60 | 4.37 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.86 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,600 | 9.35 | 3.59 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 16.44 | 3.91 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.46 | 3.14 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 12.82 | 3.37 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,700 | 12.73 | 3.44 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,400 | 12.68 | 5.28 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,200 | 12.41 | 3.88 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,000 | 12.35 | 3.09 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,400 | 12.27 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,400 | 12.68 | 5.28 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 11.80 | 4.54 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,200 | 9.81 | 4.46 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,800 | 11.86 | 4.24 |
| Billy McKinney | NYY | $2,300 | 9.45 | 4.11 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,600 | 10.34 | 3.98 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,400 | 9.54 | 3.98 |
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.