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 | $8,800 | 36.84 | 4.19 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,600 | 35.93 | 3.39 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,200 | 35.81 | 3.89 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,500 | 34.39 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | LAD | $8,800 | 36.84 | 4.19 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,400 | 32.97 | 3.93 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,200 | 35.81 | 3.89 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $7,200 | 27.62 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 12.18 | 4.51 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,200 | 12.13 | 3.79 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 11.78 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 12.18 | 4.51 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,400 | 9.96 | 4.15 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,200 | 12.13 | 3.79 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,500 | 10.67 | 3.05 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.71 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 6.38 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.71 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 6.38 | 3.19 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,500 | 10.67 | 3.05 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.92 | 3.76 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 13.87 | 3.65 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.36 | 3.75 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 12.25 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.92 | 3.76 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.36 | 3.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 13.87 | 3.65 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 12.25 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.31 | 3.77 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.22 | 3.13 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,900 | 10.74 | 3.70 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,800 | 8.43 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.31 | 3.77 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,900 | 10.74 | 3.70 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.22 | 3.13 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,800 | 8.43 | 3.01 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 14.88 | 3.17 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 14.69 | 3.26 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,500 | 14.54 | 4.15 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,600 | 13.46 | 3.74 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 13.31 | 3.80 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 13.24 | 4.56 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $2,800 | 11.81 | 4.22 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,200 | 11.53 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 13.24 | 4.56 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $2,800 | 11.81 | 4.22 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,500 | 14.54 | 4.15 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 13.31 | 3.80 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,600 | 13.46 | 3.74 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,800 | 10.15 | 3.63 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,200 | 11.53 | 3.60 |
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.