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 | $10,800 | 23.86 | 2.21 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $8,500 | 20.97 | 2.47 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,700 | 20.33 | 2.34 |
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $9,900 | 19.34 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Estes | OAK | $6,000 | 16.06 | 2.68 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $8,500 | 20.97 | 2.47 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,700 | 20.33 | 2.34 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,100 | 18.38 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 8.99 | 2.04 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,700 | 8.45 | 1.80 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,100 | 8.40 | 2.05 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,100 | 7.99 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Driscoll | TB | $2,100 | 6.62 | 3.15 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,000 | 7.37 | 2.46 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,300 | 5.58 | 2.43 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,400 | 9.04 | 1.67 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 8.99 | 2.04 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 8.90 | 1.78 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $4,400 | 8.56 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,400 | 8.21 | 3.42 |
| Logan Driscoll | TB | $2,100 | 6.62 | 3.15 |
| Ty France | CIN | $2,800 | 7.11 | 2.54 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,900 | 7.17 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,900 | 9.39 | 1.92 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 8.38 | 1.52 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,800 | 8.29 | 2.18 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,900 | 7.64 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 6.51 | 2.41 |
| Brandon Drury | LAA | $2,600 | 6.17 | 2.37 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,800 | 8.29 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 10.40 | 1.63 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 9.81 | 1.66 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.57 | 2.13 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,400 | 9.46 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,100 | 7.76 | 3.70 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,300 | 6.35 | 2.76 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,200 | 8.94 | 2.13 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,500 | 8.82 | 1.60 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,400 | 8.68 | 1.61 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,800 | 8.20 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
| Charles Leblanc | LAA | $2,800 | 6.55 | 2.34 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,700 | 6.08 | 2.25 |
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $2,800 | 5.95 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 11.89 | 1.95 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 11.32 | 2.14 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.60 | 1.86 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,200 | 10.20 | 2.43 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,200 | 10.09 | 2.40 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,000 | 9.72 | 3.24 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,900 | 9.55 | 2.45 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,800 | 9.48 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,000 | 9.72 | 3.24 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,000 | 8.79 | 2.93 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,100 | 5.86 | 2.79 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,300 | 8.96 | 2.72 |
| Ben Gamel | HOU | $2,300 | 6.20 | 2.70 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,600 | 6.90 | 2.65 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,600 | 9.28 | 2.58 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
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.