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 | $11,000 | 44.73 | 4.07 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,500 | 43.52 | 4.14 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $10,400 | 39.99 | 3.85 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,800 | 39.01 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,500 | 43.52 | 4.14 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $11,000 | 44.73 | 4.07 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $8,800 | 34.46 | 3.92 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $10,400 | 39.99 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 16.26 | 3.61 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 14.89 | 3.46 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.63 | 3.61 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.37 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 9.91 | 4.31 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,000 | 11.98 | 3.99 |
| Yasmani Grandal | CWS | $2,300 | 9.05 | 3.93 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 12.16 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 13.34 | 3.51 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 11.87 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,100 | 8.56 | 4.08 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.98 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 12.93 | 4.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.49 | 3.67 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.77 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 10.84 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 9.22 | 4.39 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,600 | 10.74 | 4.13 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 12.93 | 4.04 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,200 | 8.70 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 14.21 | 3.64 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 13.87 | 3.56 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 13.50 | 4.22 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 13.41 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 9.33 | 4.44 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 13.50 | 4.22 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 12.83 | 4.01 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.58 | 3.99 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 16.22 | 3.53 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 15.10 | 3.36 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 14.26 | 4.46 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 13.60 | 3.40 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,600 | 13.45 | 3.74 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,800 | 13.32 | 3.50 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 12.95 | 3.41 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,700 | 12.94 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 14.26 | 4.46 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,600 | 11.36 | 4.37 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,500 | 10.79 | 4.32 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,300 | 9.70 | 4.22 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.16 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,700 | 10.96 | 4.06 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
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.