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 | $10,900 | 41.47 | 3.80 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $11,300 | 40.35 | 3.57 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,500 | 37.08 | 3.22 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,600 | 35.16 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Bradley | TB | $8,100 | 33.39 | 4.12 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $9,100 | 34.78 | 3.82 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,900 | 41.47 | 3.80 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $11,300 | 40.35 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 13.75 | 3.06 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 13.67 | 3.33 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 13.21 | 4.00 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,300 | 12.96 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 10.15 | 4.41 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 11.30 | 4.35 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,200 | 9.35 | 4.25 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 10.47 | 4.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 15.59 | 3.90 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.34 | 3.43 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.14 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 12.09 | 4.03 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 15.59 | 3.90 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,400 | 9.37 | 3.90 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 16.03 | 4.01 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 14.38 | 3.27 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 13.44 | 3.20 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 13.03 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 10.41 | 4.34 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,000 | 12.85 | 4.28 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 10.93 | 4.20 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 16.03 | 4.01 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.69 | 3.80 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.57 | 3.67 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 13.11 | 3.28 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,300 | 13.03 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 9.48 | 4.31 |
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,300 | 9.47 | 4.12 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,300 | 13.03 | 3.95 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.85 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 17.43 | 3.49 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.99 | 3.66 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 14.83 | 3.90 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,900 | 14.65 | 3.76 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,400 | 14.60 | 3.32 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.47 | 3.54 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,400 | 13.29 | 3.91 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,900 | 13.15 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,600 | 10.96 | 4.22 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.15 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.14 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 9.08 | 4.13 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,100 | 8.62 | 4.11 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,600 | 10.65 | 4.10 |
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.