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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,800 | 24.47 | 1.91 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,200 | 24.45 | 2.98 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,200 | 23.58 | 2.31 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,800 | 21.95 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,200 | 24.45 | 2.98 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $6,200 | 17.49 | 2.82 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $7,500 | 19.74 | 2.63 |
| Kyle Gibson | BAL | $6,000 | 14.45 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,400 | 9.71 | 1.80 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 9.23 | 2.05 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,600 | 8.84 | 1.92 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.79 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,100 | 7.09 | 3.38 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,600 | 6.46 | 2.48 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,100 | 12.11 | 1.98 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 10.39 | 1.73 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,400 | 9.71 | 1.80 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 9.23 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,100 | 7.09 | 3.38 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,300 | 7.48 | 3.25 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 7.38 | 3.21 |
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.21 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 10.54 | 1.88 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.79 | 1.78 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,400 | 9.64 | 2.19 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $5,300 | 9.43 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,200 | 7.51 | 3.42 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,000 | 5.11 | 2.56 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,200 | 7.96 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 10.04 | 1.59 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 9.84 | 2.01 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 9.51 | 1.61 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,300 | 9.41 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 9.16 | 3.39 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,900 | 8.34 | 2.88 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,500 | 6.99 | 2.80 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 6.21 | 2.49 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 10.23 | 1.97 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.58 | 1.65 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,000 | 9.43 | 2.36 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,300 | 9.42 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,200 | 7.30 | 3.32 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 6.71 | 2.92 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.03 | 1.82 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.89 | 1.81 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,700 | 10.80 | 2.92 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,700 | 10.77 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,200 | 10.61 | 2.04 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,800 | 10.54 | 1.82 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,700 | 10.32 | 2.19 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 8.10 | 3.24 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,400 | 7.79 | 3.24 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,000 | 6.38 | 3.19 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,200 | 6.96 | 3.16 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,400 | 7.33 | 3.05 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,500 | 7.49 | 3.00 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,700 | 8.08 | 2.99 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 7.76 | 2.98 |
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.