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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,000 | 20.21 | 2.02 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,400 | 19.10 | 2.03 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,800 | 18.93 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,200 | 18.81 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Bradley | TB | $7,400 | 16.34 | 2.21 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $7,000 | 15.20 | 2.17 |
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $7,700 | 16.01 | 2.08 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,200 | 18.81 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.49 | 1.94 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 9.43 | 2.05 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,200 | 9.33 | 2.22 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 9.26 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,300 | 6.68 | 2.91 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,800 | 7.48 | 2.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,900 | 10.75 | 2.19 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,200 | 10.56 | 1.70 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.04 | 1.65 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.03 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $2,400 | 7.34 | 3.06 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,300 | 6.68 | 2.91 |
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,600 | 7.29 | 2.81 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 10.81 | 1.74 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $6,000 | 10.14 | 1.69 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $8,800 | 9.85 | 1.12 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 9.66 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,400 | 7.38 | 3.07 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,000 | 7.53 | 2.51 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,000 | 7.05 | 2.35 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,100 | 7.09 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 11.61 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 10.74 | 2.24 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,400 | 10.57 | 1.65 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.49 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Paris | LAA | $2,100 | 6.08 | 2.89 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 5.74 | 2.87 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.81 |
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,000 | 4.54 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,800 | 10.98 | 2.29 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,500 | 9.75 | 1.77 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,400 | 9.64 | 2.19 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.47 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,400 | 7.31 | 3.05 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,200 | 6.39 | 2.91 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,300 | 9.14 | 2.77 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,500 | 12.58 | 1.93 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 12.11 | 1.78 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $9,400 | 11.64 | 1.24 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 11.29 | 1.98 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,500 | 10.84 | 2.41 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.77 | 1.66 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,400 | 10.72 | 2.44 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.47 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 7.85 | 3.27 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,300 | 6.96 | 3.03 |
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.99 |
| Chris Taylor | LAD | $3,300 | 9.49 | 2.87 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,200 | 9.18 | 2.87 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,400 | 6.86 | 2.86 |
| Jacob Young | WAS | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,000 | 5.51 | 2.75 |
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.