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 | SD | $10,900 | 39.20 | 3.60 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,900 | 36.26 | 3.66 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,100 | 32.41 | 3.21 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,400 | 31.80 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $7,500 | 30.47 | 4.06 |
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $7,800 | 30.40 | 3.90 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,900 | 36.26 | 3.66 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,900 | 39.20 | 3.60 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 15.32 | 3.48 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,800 | 12.96 | 3.41 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,100 | 12.96 | 4.18 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 12.80 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | CHC | $2,300 | 11.30 | 4.91 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.28 | 4.24 |
| Dominic Smith | WSH | $2,100 | 8.88 | 4.23 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,100 | 12.96 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 13.89 | 3.76 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,400 | 12.64 | 3.72 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $2,700 | 11.45 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.45 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $2,700 | 11.45 | 4.24 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 10.74 | 3.84 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,000 | 13.61 | 3.40 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 13.08 | 3.11 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,800 | 11.60 | 4.14 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 11.20 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,400 | 11.03 | 4.60 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,800 | 11.60 | 4.14 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.02 | 3.94 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 10.24 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.77 | 3.27 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 11.93 | 3.73 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 11.70 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,000 | 7.83 | 3.91 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,600 | 10.01 | 3.85 |
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,500 | 9.58 | 3.83 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 16.81 | 3.50 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 16.41 | 3.57 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,200 | 14.38 | 4.49 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,400 | 13.39 | 3.94 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 13.06 | 3.73 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,500 | 13.01 | 3.72 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,000 | 12.96 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,200 | 14.38 | 4.49 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,800 | 12.52 | 4.47 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,000 | 12.96 | 4.32 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 12.48 | 4.30 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,400 | 10.29 | 4.29 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.13 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,600 | 10.68 | 4.11 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
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.