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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,000 | 23.59 | 2.36 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,000 | 23.23 | 2.58 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,200 | 22.18 | 2.17 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,600 | 21.24 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lorenzen | DET | $5,500 | 16.77 | 3.05 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $6,000 | 16.05 | 2.67 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,000 | 23.23 | 2.58 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,000 | 23.59 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 9.51 | 2.64 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,600 | 8.59 | 1.87 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,600 | 8.50 | 1.85 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 8.14 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 7.88 | 3.43 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 9.51 | 2.64 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,800 | 7.24 | 2.59 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 5.18 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,200 | 10.87 | 1.75 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,400 | 10.09 | 1.87 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 9.51 | 2.64 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,800 | 9.11 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,200 | 8.32 | 3.78 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,300 | 8.05 | 3.50 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 7.88 | 3.43 |
| Alfonso Rivas | SD | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.95 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 10.31 | 3.33 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $6,100 | 9.40 | 1.54 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.24 | 1.68 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,100 | 9.03 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 10.31 | 3.33 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 8.82 | 3.15 |
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,200 | 6.63 | 3.01 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,200 | 6.58 | 2.99 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.44 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 9.28 | 1.97 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 9.08 | 1.65 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,300 | 8.92 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 7.66 | 2.47 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,900 | 6.49 | 2.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 9.28 | 1.97 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.44 | 1.93 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,500 | 9.87 | 1.79 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,300 | 9.53 | 1.80 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,200 | 8.53 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,500 | 7.75 | 3.10 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $2,800 | 8.52 | 3.04 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,600 | 6.64 | 2.56 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,200 | 7.87 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 12.63 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,000 | 10.90 | 1.82 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,000 | 10.90 | 2.18 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,900 | 10.72 | 1.82 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.22 | 1.70 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,600 | 10.14 | 2.21 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,700 | 10.05 | 2.72 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,600 | 9.86 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 8.03 | 4.01 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,300 | 7.97 | 3.46 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,400 | 7.94 | 3.31 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,400 | 7.78 | 3.24 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,500 | 7.73 | 3.09 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,800 | 8.63 | 3.08 |
| Mark Canha | NYM | $2,200 | 6.75 | 3.07 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,400 | 7.07 | 2.95 |
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.