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 | $10,100 | 25.96 | 2.57 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,900 | 25.84 | 2.37 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,800 | 24.38 | 2.49 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,800 | 21.09 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Rea | MIL | $6,800 | 18.46 | 2.71 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $10,100 | 25.96 | 2.57 |
| Ben Lively | CLE | $6,300 | 15.88 | 2.52 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,800 | 24.38 | 2.49 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $7,600 | 9.69 | 1.28 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 9.48 | 1.76 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $7,200 | 9.18 | 1.27 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,900 | 8.81 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,100 | 6.55 | 3.12 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 7.11 | 2.96 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,800 | 9.76 | 2.03 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $7,600 | 9.69 | 1.28 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 9.48 | 1.76 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $7,200 | 9.18 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,100 | 6.55 | 3.12 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 7.11 | 2.96 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,200 | 6.25 | 2.84 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.83 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $5,100 | 9.85 | 1.93 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.17 | 1.73 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 8.74 | 1.86 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $4,300 | 8.55 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,100 | 7.66 | 2.47 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,400 | 8.14 | 2.40 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 7.24 | 2.33 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,100 | 6.82 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $10,000 | 11.70 | 1.17 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,700 | 11.65 | 1.74 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $5,300 | 10.34 | 1.95 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,600 | 10.06 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,100 | 6.46 | 3.07 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,100 | 6.18 | 2.94 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
| Mason McCoy | SD | $2,200 | 5.58 | 2.54 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 10.39 | 1.62 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,400 | 9.82 | 1.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 9.46 | 2.01 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,800 | 9.41 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,100 | 5.40 | 2.57 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,100 | 7.62 | 2.46 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 5.98 | 2.39 |
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $2,500 | 5.79 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $7,100 | 12.45 | 1.75 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,800 | 11.66 | 2.01 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,600 | 11.08 | 1.68 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $4,800 | 11.07 | 2.31 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.99 | 1.96 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,100 | 10.53 | 3.40 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $4,900 | 10.50 | 2.14 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,300 | 10.37 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,100 | 10.53 | 3.40 |
| Austin Slater | BAL | $2,300 | 7.65 | 3.33 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,400 | 7.62 | 3.17 |
| David Hensley | MIA | $2,000 | 5.87 | 2.94 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,800 | 7.92 | 2.83 |
| Corey Julks | CWS | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.72 |
| Cristian Pache | MIA | $2,100 | 5.69 | 2.71 |
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.