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 | $11,500 | 42.55 | 3.70 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,300 | 41.31 | 4.44 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,800 | 39.59 | 3.67 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,200 | 34.73 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,300 | 41.31 | 4.44 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $11,500 | 42.55 | 3.70 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,800 | 39.59 | 3.67 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,200 | 34.73 | 3.41 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,200 | 11.69 | 3.65 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 10.97 | 3.32 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 10.97 | 4.39 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 10.75 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 10.97 | 4.39 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,200 | 11.69 | 3.65 |
| Ji Man Choi | SD | $2,400 | 8.40 | 3.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 14.17 | 3.93 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 13.57 | 3.08 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 10.10 | 3.16 |
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,000 | 6.26 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 14.17 | 3.93 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 10.10 | 3.16 |
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,000 | 6.26 | 3.13 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 13.57 | 3.08 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 13.55 | 3.08 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.13 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,300 | 11.18 | 4.86 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 10.39 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,300 | 11.18 | 4.86 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.13 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 9.69 | 3.46 |
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,500 | 8.65 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 12.18 | 3.69 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.46 | 3.27 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 10.71 | 3.06 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,800 | 9.52 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 12.18 | 3.69 |
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,300 | 8.01 | 3.48 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,800 | 9.52 | 3.40 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.46 | 3.27 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,200 | 15.06 | 3.58 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.89 | 3.72 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 14.45 | 3.52 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 13.79 | 3.54 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,800 | 12.77 | 3.36 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,300 | 12.74 | 2.96 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,600 | 12.26 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 12.18 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,100 | 8.64 | 4.11 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,300 | 9.42 | 4.09 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,100 | 7.83 | 3.73 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.89 | 3.72 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $3,200 | 11.66 | 3.64 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,500 | 8.97 | 3.59 |
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.