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 | 19.72 | 2.19 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,600 | 18.62 | 2.16 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $8,300 | 14.64 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,000 | 19.72 | 2.19 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,600 | 18.62 | 2.16 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $8,300 | 14.64 | 1.76 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.60 | 1.93 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,700 | 7.95 | 2.15 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 7.52 | 1.67 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,800 | 7.37 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,700 | 7.95 | 2.15 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,800 | 7.37 | 1.94 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.60 | 1.93 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 7.52 | 1.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.60 | 1.93 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 8.92 | 1.86 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,200 | 8.56 | 1.65 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,800 | 8.51 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,800 | 8.51 | 2.24 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,700 | 7.95 | 2.15 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,800 | 7.37 | 1.94 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.60 | 1.93 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 8.03 | 2.01 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,700 | 7.61 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,700 | 7.61 | 2.06 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 8.03 | 2.01 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,600 | 8.31 | 1.81 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 6.06 | 1.95 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 5.62 | 2.34 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,200 | 5.22 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,200 | 5.22 | 2.37 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 5.62 | 2.34 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 6.06 | 1.95 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,600 | 8.31 | 1.81 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,500 | 6.99 | 2.00 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 6.94 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 6.94 | 2.04 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,500 | 6.99 | 2.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 10.97 | 2.07 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,700 | 9.05 | 1.92 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,900 | 8.92 | 1.82 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,000 | 8.88 | 1.78 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,100 | 8.44 | 2.06 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,200 | 7.87 | 1.87 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,400 | 7.52 | 2.21 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Call | LAD | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.92 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,400 | 7.52 | 2.21 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,300 | 6.95 | 2.10 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 10.97 | 2.07 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,100 | 8.44 | 2.06 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $3,200 | 6.37 | 1.99 |
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.