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 | $10,300 | 23.55 | 2.29 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,000 | 17.99 | 1.64 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,100 | 17.68 | 1.75 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $9,700 | 17.48 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $10,300 | 23.55 | 2.29 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $6,800 | 15.08 | 2.22 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $6,200 | 13.42 | 2.17 |
| Domingo Germán | NYY | $6,900 | 14.65 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,700 | 9.04 | 1.59 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,600 | 7.75 | 1.68 |
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $3,900 | 7.62 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,200 | 6.64 | 3.02 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,900 | 7.39 | 2.55 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,500 | 6.36 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,900 | 9.41 | 2.41 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,700 | 9.11 | 1.94 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,000 | 9.07 | 1.51 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,700 | 9.04 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,100 | 6.58 | 3.13 |
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,200 | 6.64 | 3.02 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $2,700 | 7.80 | 2.89 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,500 | 7.13 | 2.85 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 10.48 | 2.05 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,000 | 10.24 | 2.05 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $5,200 | 9.03 | 1.74 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,800 | 9.00 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Kemp | OAK | $2,000 | 5.34 | 2.67 |
| Luis García | WAS | $3,200 | 8.42 | 2.63 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,300 | 5.51 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 9.29 | 1.69 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 8.36 | 1.39 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,600 | 8.08 | 2.25 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $3,900 | 7.93 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | OAK | $2,000 | 6.96 | 3.48 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,400 | 6.56 | 2.73 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,200 | 5.66 | 2.57 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | BOS | $3,800 | 10.18 | 2.68 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.95 | 1.84 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,300 | 8.96 | 2.08 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,700 | 8.78 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | BOS | $3,800 | 10.18 | 2.68 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,900 | 7.11 | 2.45 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 8.25 | 2.43 |
| Jonah Bride | OAK | $2,000 | 4.76 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 12.41 | 2.07 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,500 | 12.08 | 1.86 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 11.12 | 1.68 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,300 | 9.85 | 2.99 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,100 | 9.78 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 9.53 | 1.70 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,400 | 9.46 | 2.15 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,700 | 9.32 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,700 | 9.32 | 3.45 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,300 | 7.33 | 3.19 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,600 | 7.80 | 3.00 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,300 | 6.89 | 3.00 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,300 | 9.85 | 2.99 |
| Billy McKinney | NYY | $2,400 | 7.07 | 2.94 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,600 | 7.48 | 2.88 |
| Jonathan Davis | MIA | $2,300 | 6.38 | 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.