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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $12,200 | 18.83 | 1.54 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,200 | 18.14 | 1.78 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,700 | 17.15 | 1.77 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,300 | 15.60 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $4,000 | 9.12 | 2.28 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $6,900 | 14.17 | 2.05 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $6,300 | 12.40 | 1.97 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,300 | 15.60 | 1.88 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 9.20 | 2.09 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,600 | 8.35 | 1.81 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,500 | 8.34 | 1.85 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,400 | 8.10 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 7.95 | 3.98 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,500 | 6.40 | 2.56 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,500 | 6.41 | 2.56 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,700 | 6.88 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $8,200 | 9.82 | 1.20 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,600 | 9.80 | 1.75 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $4,300 | 9.38 | 2.18 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $4,800 | 9.33 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 7.95 | 3.98 |
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,000 | 6.35 | 3.18 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,600 | 7.76 | 2.99 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 10.83 | 1.81 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,400 | 9.35 | 1.73 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,800 | 8.52 | 1.78 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,900 | 8.31 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 6.39 | 2.90 |
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,300 | 6.29 | 2.74 |
| Rodolfo Castro | PIT | $3,500 | 7.62 | 2.18 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 10.83 | 1.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,900 | 11.30 | 1.91 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $9,400 | 10.56 | 1.12 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,700 | 10.18 | 2.17 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 10.17 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,900 | 7.89 | 2.72 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,300 | 5.88 | 2.55 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 4.55 | 2.28 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,700 | 10.18 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,200 | 9.80 | 1.88 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,400 | 9.67 | 1.79 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $5,300 | 9.02 | 1.70 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $6,600 | 8.75 | 1.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,400 | 7.59 | 3.16 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,500 | 6.34 | 2.54 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $3,500 | 7.54 | 2.15 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,100 | 7.96 | 1.94 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.44 | 1.71 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $7,600 | 10.35 | 1.36 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 10.29 | 1.66 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,100 | 9.57 | 1.88 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $4,300 | 9.45 | 2.20 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,300 | 9.41 | 1.78 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $4,500 | 9.32 | 2.07 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,800 | 9.24 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 6.54 | 3.27 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 6.50 | 3.25 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,400 | 7.59 | 3.16 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,600 | 8.12 | 3.12 |
| Dalton Guthrie | PHI | $2,000 | 6.07 | 3.04 |
| Óscar Mercado | STL | $2,200 | 6.27 | 2.85 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,500 | 6.93 | 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.