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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,800 | 44.29 | 4.10 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,500 | 40.86 | 3.89 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,600 | 39.93 | 3.77 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,800 | 37.37 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,800 | 44.29 | 4.10 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,500 | 40.86 | 3.89 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,800 | 37.37 | 3.81 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,600 | 39.93 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 16.65 | 3.78 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 13.85 | 3.08 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 12.54 | 3.39 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,800 | 12.42 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 11.07 | 4.43 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,800 | 12.42 | 4.43 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,500 | 10.22 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,000 | 14.36 | 7.18 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.61 | 3.40 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.86 | 3.57 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 12.18 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,000 | 14.36 | 7.18 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 12.18 | 3.93 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,400 | 9.08 | 3.78 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.75 | 3.88 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,100 | 13.86 | 3.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.30 | 3.24 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.75 | 3.88 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,600 | 10.03 | 3.86 |
| Liover Peguero | PIT | $2,600 | 9.92 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 14.17 | 4.05 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 13.80 | 3.54 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 12.36 | 3.01 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,200 | 12.08 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 9.12 | 4.15 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 14.17 | 4.05 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,200 | 12.08 | 3.77 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,200 | 11.50 | 3.59 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 16.80 | 3.65 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 16.19 | 3.44 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 15.49 | 3.87 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 15.23 | 4.23 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,100 | 15.02 | 3.66 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 14.05 | 4.26 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,400 | 13.81 | 4.06 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,600 | 13.57 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 12.56 | 5.46 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,400 | 10.63 | 4.43 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 12.78 | 4.41 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,700 | 11.90 | 4.41 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 14.05 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 15.23 | 4.23 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,200 | 13.13 | 4.10 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,400 | 13.81 | 4.06 |
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.