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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,300 | 24.43 | 2.37 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $11,800 | 22.31 | 1.89 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,100 | 20.54 | 2.03 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,600 | 19.80 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,300 | 24.43 | 2.37 |
| Dane Dunning | TEX | $6,100 | 13.32 | 2.18 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,100 | 15.34 | 2.16 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,100 | 20.54 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 10.28 | 1.84 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 9.33 | 1.79 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $7,400 | 9.14 | 1.23 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,500 | 8.50 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,900 | 7.36 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,500 | 6.11 | 2.45 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,100 | 5.11 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 11.10 | 1.95 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,300 | 10.34 | 2.40 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 10.28 | 1.84 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,700 | 10.09 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $2,700 | 8.08 | 2.99 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 7.99 | 2.96 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | $3,200 | 8.31 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,700 | 10.62 | 2.26 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.54 | 1.99 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $8,600 | 9.68 | 1.13 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | 9.26 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,000 | 5.79 | 2.90 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,300 | 6.47 | 2.81 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $2,900 | 7.79 | 2.69 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $3,100 | 7.94 | 2.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,600 | 9.79 | 1.75 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,000 | 9.76 | 1.63 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,400 | 9.57 | 2.18 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 9.52 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,500 | 7.76 | 3.10 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,400 | 5.86 | 2.44 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,800 | 9.12 | 2.40 |
| Aledmys Díaz | OAK | $2,400 | 5.61 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,800 | 9.89 | 2.06 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,100 | 9.32 | 1.83 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,800 | 9.19 | 1.59 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $8,200 | 9.03 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,300 | 6.72 | 2.92 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,100 | 8.70 | 2.81 |
| Jonah Bride | OAK | $2,000 | 5.40 | 2.70 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $9,600 | 12.47 | 1.30 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 11.68 | 1.88 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,100 | 11.11 | 2.18 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,400 | 11.02 | 1.72 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $9,200 | 10.64 | 1.16 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,300 | 10.61 | 2.47 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,400 | 10.13 | 2.30 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,700 | 10.07 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,200 | 7.16 | 3.25 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 6.96 | 3.16 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,000 | 9.45 | 3.15 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,600 | 8.16 | 3.14 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,000 | 6.26 | 3.13 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,000 | 6.09 | 3.05 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 7.36 | 2.94 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 6.91 | 2.88 |
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.