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 | $10,200 | 41.61 | 4.08 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,900 | 40.99 | 3.76 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $8,900 | 33.34 | 3.75 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,300 | 33.22 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,200 | 41.61 | 4.08 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,900 | 40.99 | 3.76 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $8,900 | 33.34 | 3.75 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $8,300 | 30.54 | 3.68 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,700 | 14.74 | 3.14 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 13.19 | 3.30 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.06 | 3.35 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.78 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,100 | 9.36 | 4.46 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,800 | 12.34 | 4.41 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.78 | 4.41 |
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $2,600 | 11.41 | 4.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 16.36 | 4.31 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,800 | 15.55 | 5.55 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 14.47 | 3.62 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,900 | 13.23 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,800 | 15.55 | 5.55 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 16.36 | 4.31 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 9.02 | 4.10 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 10.85 | 3.87 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 14.41 | 3.60 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 13.82 | 3.37 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,400 | 12.54 | 3.69 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.51 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 11.02 | 4.08 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $2,400 | 9.46 | 3.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 13.91 | 3.98 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.50 | 3.55 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,300 | 12.62 | 3.82 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,300 | 12.60 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,400 | 10.62 | 4.42 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,000 | 12.09 | 4.03 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 13.91 | 3.98 |
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,000 | 7.91 | 3.95 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,700 | 16.60 | 3.53 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 15.65 | 4.12 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 15.55 | 3.46 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,100 | 15.47 | 3.03 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 15.45 | 4.29 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.75 | 3.78 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,700 | 14.72 | 3.98 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.63 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 14.15 | 4.72 |
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,300 | 10.71 | 4.66 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 9.96 | 4.53 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,200 | 9.94 | 4.52 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,100 | 13.64 | 4.40 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,100 | 13.60 | 4.39 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,500 | 10.96 | 4.38 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 9.59 | 4.36 |
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.