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 | $8,600 | 21.67 | 2.52 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 20.63 | 2.06 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $8,800 | 17.69 | 2.01 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,200 | 17.48 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,600 | 21.67 | 2.52 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $6,600 | 16.18 | 2.45 |
| Tyler Wells | BAL | $7,700 | 16.64 | 2.16 |
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $7,500 | 15.92 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 9.35 | 2.34 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.29 | 1.51 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,400 | 8.26 | 1.53 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,600 | 8.07 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Barnhart | CHC | $2,000 | 5.23 | 2.62 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 7.00 | 2.59 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,200 | 5.39 | 2.45 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 9.35 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 11.27 | 1.76 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,700 | 9.81 | 1.72 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $4,000 | 9.71 | 2.43 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 9.68 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | CHC | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $2,600 | 8.65 | 3.33 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,000 | 6.31 | 3.15 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,400 | 6.91 | 2.88 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 10.53 | 2.07 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,900 | 9.78 | 1.66 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.77 | 1.95 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,300 | 8.71 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WAS | $2,900 | 7.68 | 2.65 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,500 | 5.50 | 2.20 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 10.53 | 2.07 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $4,000 | 8.22 | 2.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 9.90 | 1.57 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 8.64 | 1.80 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 8.31 | 2.60 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $4,500 | 7.75 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 8.31 | 2.60 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,600 | 6.44 | 2.48 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,100 | 6.90 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.78 | 1.72 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,500 | 9.35 | 1.70 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,500 | 9.06 | 2.59 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,900 | 8.72 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,100 | 6.54 | 3.11 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,500 | 9.06 | 2.59 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 8.39 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.87 | 1.95 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $4,800 | 10.72 | 2.23 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $5,000 | 10.15 | 2.03 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 10.08 | 1.63 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,900 | 10.02 | 2.05 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,500 | 9.96 | 2.21 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,300 | 9.92 | 2.31 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,300 | 9.80 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,000 | 7.42 | 3.71 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,600 | 9.31 | 3.58 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,100 | 7.05 | 3.36 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,100 | 6.83 | 3.25 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,300 | 7.25 | 3.15 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,800 | 8.77 | 3.13 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,600 | 7.93 | 3.05 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,200 | 9.66 | 3.02 |
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.