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 | LAD | $9,000 | 21.74 | 2.42 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 20.59 | 1.96 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $11,400 | 20.23 | 1.77 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,900 | 18.86 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,000 | 21.74 | 2.42 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,400 | 17.22 | 2.33 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $6,000 | 13.75 | 2.29 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,200 | 18.02 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,000 | 9.28 | 2.32 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $8,200 | 8.44 | 1.03 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,500 | 7.99 | 2.28 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $3,100 | 7.65 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $3,100 | 7.65 | 2.47 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,000 | 9.28 | 2.32 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,500 | 7.99 | 2.28 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 5.87 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,900 | 9.39 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,000 | 9.28 | 2.32 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,000 | 8.98 | 1.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $3,100 | 7.65 | 2.47 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,000 | 9.28 | 2.32 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,500 | 7.99 | 2.28 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 5.87 | 2.26 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 11.60 | 2.23 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,800 | 8.59 | 1.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,400 | 7.93 | 1.47 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | 7.78 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,600 | 6.63 | 2.55 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,200 | 5.30 | 2.41 |
| Ramon Urias | HOU | $3,000 | 6.91 | 2.30 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 11.60 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $9,600 | 10.91 | 1.14 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 10.76 | 1.92 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,100 | 9.54 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $3,000 | 8.75 | 2.92 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,100 | 9.54 | 2.33 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 6.51 | 2.33 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,400 | 9.36 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,000 | 10.73 | 1.79 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.27 | 1.69 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 8.72 | 1.89 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,200 | 8.03 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,200 | 8.03 | 2.51 |
| Curtis Mead | CWS | $2,700 | 6.16 | 2.28 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $3,300 | 6.32 | 1.92 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 8.72 | 1.89 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.05 | 1.75 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,300 | 10.85 | 2.52 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $10,000 | 10.71 | 1.07 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $8,000 | 10.29 | 1.29 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,800 | 10.01 | 2.63 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,300 | 9.98 | 1.88 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,000 | 9.85 | 1.97 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $3,700 | 8.87 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,800 | 10.01 | 2.63 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,200 | 8.32 | 2.60 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,300 | 10.85 | 2.52 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,800 | 6.99 | 2.50 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $3,700 | 8.87 | 2.40 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,600 | 6.20 | 2.38 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $3,100 | 7.32 | 2.36 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,300 | 7.53 | 2.28 |
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.