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 | SF | $10,300 | 19.29 | 1.87 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,400 | 19.00 | 2.02 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $10,000 | 18.79 | 1.88 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $11,600 | 17.75 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $7,100 | 17.12 | 2.41 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $6,700 | 15.09 | 2.25 |
| Spencer Turnbull | PHI | $6,900 | 15.11 | 2.19 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,400 | 19.00 | 2.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 10.05 | 2.28 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,000 | 8.65 | 2.16 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,900 | 8.45 | 1.73 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,800 | 8.30 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,400 | 6.57 | 2.74 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.65 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 5.80 | 2.52 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,800 | 6.63 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 11.06 | 1.94 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,000 | 10.47 | 1.75 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 10.05 | 2.28 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,900 | 10.05 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,400 | 6.57 | 2.74 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.65 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 5.80 | 2.52 |
| Miguel Sano | LAA | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 11.39 | 2.07 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 10.40 | 2.00 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,900 | 9.84 | 2.01 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,300 | 9.76 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,200 | 6.54 | 2.97 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 7.68 | 2.40 |
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,900 | 6.93 | 2.39 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 6.55 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,900 | 11.11 | 1.88 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,300 | 10.05 | 1.90 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,200 | 9.75 | 1.87 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 9.39 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | TB | $2,800 | 7.10 | 2.54 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 6.21 | 2.30 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,300 | 5.01 | 2.18 |
| Braden Shewmake | CWS | $3,000 | 6.38 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,400 | 9.84 | 1.82 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 8.97 | 0.93 |
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $3,000 | 8.89 | 2.96 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,200 | 8.86 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $3,000 | 8.89 | 2.96 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,800 | 7.36 | 2.63 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,100 | 5.07 | 2.41 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,600 | 6.26 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.93 | 1.86 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,200 | 11.87 | 2.28 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $4,800 | 11.41 | 2.38 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,000 | 11.19 | 2.24 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 11.18 | 2.00 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $5,300 | 11.03 | 2.08 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 10.67 | 1.78 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,600 | 10.63 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,200 | 7.56 | 3.44 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,500 | 7.98 | 3.19 |
| Taylor Trammell | LAD | $2,000 | 5.91 | 2.95 |
| Bubba Thompson | CIN | $2,000 | 5.82 | 2.91 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,800 | 7.54 | 2.69 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,400 | 9.01 | 2.65 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 8.65 | 2.47 |
| Harold Ramirez | TB | $3,600 | 8.82 | 2.45 |
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.