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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $10,000 | 35.44 | 3.54 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,500 | 35.17 | 3.70 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $10,500 | 33.78 | 3.22 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,600 | 31.65 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,500 | 35.17 | 3.70 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $7,500 | 27.57 | 3.68 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $8,800 | 31.38 | 3.57 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $10,000 | 35.44 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 14.78 | 3.79 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 14.04 | 3.27 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,700 | 13.28 | 3.59 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,200 | 13.18 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 13.10 | 4.52 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,700 | 11.57 | 4.29 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,400 | 14.78 | 3.36 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 13.46 | 3.54 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.07 | 3.53 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 12.90 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $2,300 | 11.42 | 4.96 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.95 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,800 | 10.54 | 3.77 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,700 | 10.04 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 14.78 | 3.89 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,400 | 13.15 | 3.87 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
| Amed Rosario | TB | $2,500 | 9.80 | 3.92 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 14.78 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,600 | 11.60 | 3.22 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 11.55 | 3.04 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,100 | 10.88 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,300 | 9.87 | 4.29 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 10.52 | 3.89 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 10.81 | 3.86 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.81 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,100 | 16.03 | 3.91 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,300 | 15.59 | 3.63 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 15.01 | 3.57 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 14.81 | 3.80 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 14.74 | 3.98 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 14.51 | 3.45 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,900 | 14.43 | 3.70 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,700 | 14.16 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,000 | 9.54 | 4.77 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,800 | 12.32 | 4.40 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Harold Ramírez | TB | $2,600 | 11.25 | 4.33 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,200 | 9.32 | 4.24 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,300 | 9.74 | 4.23 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,700 | 11.01 | 4.08 |
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.