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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $11,300 | 22.98 | 2.03 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,600 | 22.98 | 2.17 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,800 | 20.97 | 1.64 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $9,800 | 19.05 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Bradley | TB | $7,900 | 18.31 | 2.32 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,200 | 18.90 | 2.31 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,600 | 22.98 | 2.17 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $11,300 | 22.98 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.47 | 1.86 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,400 | 8.84 | 2.01 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.62 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,300 | 8.34 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.62 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,800 | 7.27 | 2.60 |
| Drew Millas | WAS | $2,600 | 6.76 | 2.60 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,100 | 7.90 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.39 | 1.70 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.24 | 1.60 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,300 | 9.92 | 2.31 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 9.63 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Man Choi | SD | $2,600 | 7.14 | 2.75 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,800 | 7.60 | 2.72 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.62 |
| Drew Millas | WAS | $2,600 | 6.76 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,300 | 11.76 | 1.87 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,900 | 10.08 | 2.06 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,900 | 9.40 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,900 | 7.46 | 2.57 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,700 | 9.20 | 2.49 |
| Luis Garcia | WAS | $3,000 | 7.45 | 2.48 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,000 | 7.12 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 12.23 | 1.97 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,700 | 10.80 | 1.61 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.49 | 1.72 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,800 | 10.12 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,700 | 6.92 | 2.56 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 7.52 | 2.43 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 5.05 | 2.41 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,300 | 7.57 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,500 | 11.55 | 2.10 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 10.35 | 1.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 9.95 | 1.99 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,400 | 7.15 | 2.98 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,600 | 6.62 | 2.55 |
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
| Yoan Moncada | CWS | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,900 | 13.32 | 1.93 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,500 | 11.17 | 1.72 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 11.08 | 1.79 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.86 | 1.94 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,700 | 10.84 | 1.90 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.51 | 1.88 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,100 | 9.95 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 9.72 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,000 | 6.52 | 3.26 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.90 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,100 | 8.89 | 2.87 |
| Mark Canha | MIL | $3,400 | 9.71 | 2.85 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,200 | 6.04 | 2.74 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $3,000 | 8.18 | 2.73 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.70 |
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.