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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | MIA | $11,000 | 22.71 | 2.06 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,300 | 22.15 | 2.38 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,000 | 21.06 | 2.63 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,000 | 20.77 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,000 | 21.06 | 2.63 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,300 | 22.15 | 2.38 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $6,500 | 14.36 | 2.21 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $9,400 | 20.52 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,700 | 9.09 | 1.59 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 9.07 | 1.89 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $5,600 | 8.89 | 1.59 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $9,600 | 8.79 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 5.64 | 2.82 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 7.89 | 2.82 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Omar Narvaez | NYM | $2,100 | 5.58 | 2.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 11.86 | 1.91 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 9.84 | 1.54 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,800 | 9.46 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,200 | 7.27 | 3.31 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,500 | 7.56 | 3.02 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 5.64 | 2.82 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 7.89 | 2.82 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $9,400 | 11.14 | 1.19 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,000 | 10.25 | 2.56 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 10.18 | 1.82 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 10.06 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 7.55 | 3.28 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,000 | 10.25 | 2.56 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,600 | 6.53 | 2.51 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,700 | 6.15 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,100 | 10.82 | 2.12 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 9.77 | 1.99 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $9,600 | 9.15 | 0.95 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,900 | 9.09 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liover Peguero | PIT | $2,300 | 7.45 | 3.24 |
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,700 | 7.02 | 2.60 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 8.13 | 2.54 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,900 | 9.09 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 10.21 | 2.00 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 10.12 | 2.11 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 9.73 | 1.59 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,300 | 9.56 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,100 | 6.62 | 3.15 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,200 | 6.86 | 3.12 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,100 | 8.44 | 2.72 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.30 | 1.86 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 11.55 | 1.92 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,400 | 11.06 | 2.05 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 10.39 | 1.79 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $4,000 | 10.37 | 2.59 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.29 | 1.66 |
| Randal Grichuk | COL | $8,600 | 10.08 | 1.17 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Canzone | ARI | $2,100 | 7.76 | 3.70 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,200 | 7.55 | 3.43 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,100 | 6.89 | 3.28 |
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,800 | 9.04 | 3.23 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 6.76 | 3.07 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 5.84 | 2.92 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 6.73 | 2.80 |
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.