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 | 40.85 | 3.71 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,000 | 38.30 | 3.83 |
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $9,900 | 37.83 | 3.82 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,800 | 37.41 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Adon | WSH | $5,500 | 27.14 | 4.94 |
| Dallas Keuchel | MIN | $5,900 | 24.91 | 4.22 |
| Michael Kopech | CWS | $7,500 | 29.20 | 3.89 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,000 | 38.30 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 17.16 | 3.81 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.75 | 3.35 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 14.34 | 3.88 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,900 | 12.48 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,000 | 8.89 | 4.44 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,800 | 12.42 | 4.44 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 11.08 | 4.43 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,900 | 12.48 | 4.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 16.25 | 3.87 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 13.18 | 3.38 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 12.64 | 3.33 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 11.53 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 10.39 | 4.33 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,300 | 8.93 | 3.88 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 16.25 | 3.87 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,400 | 9.01 | 3.75 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 14.70 | 3.27 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.80 | 3.54 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,600 | 11.76 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.43 | 3.94 |
| Amed Rosario | LAD | $2,800 | 10.78 | 3.85 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 10.36 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 14.25 | 3.85 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 12.79 | 3.28 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,000 | 12.15 | 6.07 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.08 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,000 | 12.15 | 6.07 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 14.25 | 3.85 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,300 | 11.96 | 3.62 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,200 | 15.79 | 4.94 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 15.76 | 3.84 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,900 | 15.52 | 3.17 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 15.41 | 3.85 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 14.95 | 3.32 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,400 | 14.95 | 4.40 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.33 | 3.33 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,100 | 13.92 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,000 | 10.94 | 5.47 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,200 | 15.79 | 4.94 |
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,600 | 12.14 | 4.67 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,100 | 13.92 | 4.49 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 10.55 | 4.40 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,400 | 14.95 | 4.40 |
| Matt Beaty | KC | $2,000 | 8.73 | 4.37 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
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.