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 | $10,200 | 26.23 | 2.57 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,100 | 21.26 | 2.34 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,400 | 21.22 | 2.26 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $8,600 | 20.36 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SF | $10,200 | 26.23 | 2.57 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $8,600 | 20.36 | 2.37 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,100 | 21.26 | 2.34 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $8,100 | 18.73 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $9,400 | 10.16 | 1.08 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 8.50 | 1.93 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $6,600 | 7.95 | 1.20 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,800 | 7.76 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 7.71 | 3.21 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 7.56 | 2.70 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,400 | 6.21 | 2.59 |
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,200 | 5.44 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $9,400 | 10.16 | 1.08 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.79 | 1.85 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,800 | 9.09 | 1.89 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 8.81 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 7.71 | 3.21 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 7.56 | 2.70 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,400 | 6.21 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 8.90 | 1.59 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,700 | 8.58 | 3.18 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $4,700 | 8.57 | 1.82 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $7,600 | 8.44 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,700 | 8.58 | 3.18 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,200 | 6.58 | 2.99 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 6.70 | 2.48 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,500 | 6.20 | 2.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,700 | 11.85 | 1.77 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 11.31 | 2.02 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,800 | 10.41 | 1.06 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,300 | 6.64 | 2.89 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,200 | 6.32 | 2.87 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.86 |
| Mason McCoy | SD | $2,500 | 6.47 | 2.59 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 10.23 | 1.57 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 10.23 | 1.86 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,800 | 9.62 | 2.53 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 8.74 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,800 | 9.62 | 2.53 |
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $2,300 | 5.42 | 2.36 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $7,200 | 12.22 | 1.70 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 11.38 | 1.87 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,600 | 10.92 | 1.65 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $8,000 | 10.85 | 1.36 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $5,900 | 10.79 | 1.83 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $3,700 | 10.77 | 2.91 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,600 | 10.75 | 2.34 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,000 | 10.71 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Laureano | ATL | $3,000 | 8.87 | 2.96 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,100 | 9.02 | 2.91 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $3,700 | 10.77 | 2.91 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,100 | 8.84 | 2.85 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,200 | 6.18 | 2.81 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,800 | 7.84 | 2.80 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,000 | 8.37 | 2.79 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,000 | 5.53 | 2.77 |
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.