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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,900 | 26.86 | 2.08 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,800 | 26.09 | 2.66 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,500 | 23.16 | 2.01 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,800 | 22.20 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $7,500 | 19.96 | 2.66 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,800 | 26.09 | 2.66 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,800 | 22.20 | 2.52 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $6,700 | 15.66 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.67 | 1.93 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,200 | 9.46 | 1.82 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,300 | 8.74 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,200 | 7.88 | 3.58 |
| Manny Pina | OAK | $2,200 | 6.57 | 2.99 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.65 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,200 | 10.94 | 1.76 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.46 | 1.80 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,100 | 9.77 | 2.38 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.67 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,200 | 7.88 | 3.58 |
| Manny Pina | OAK | $2,200 | 6.57 | 2.99 |
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,300 | 6.75 | 2.93 |
| Mike Moustakas | LAA | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 10.21 | 1.82 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 9.58 | 1.62 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,200 | 9.27 | 2.21 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,000 | 8.62 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,100 | 7.54 | 3.59 |
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,000 | 5.66 | 2.83 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,700 | 6.70 | 2.48 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 7.37 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,600 | 11.03 | 2.40 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,400 | 10.95 | 1.71 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,400 | 9.37 | 2.13 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,500 | 8.96 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,000 | 7.15 | 3.58 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 6.49 | 3.24 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 8.46 | 2.73 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,000 | 7.88 | 2.63 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,300 | 9.88 | 1.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,700 | 9.63 | 2.05 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 9.48 | 1.55 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 6.91 | 3.00 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $2,900 | 8.26 | 2.85 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 12.46 | 1.98 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $5,200 | 11.39 | 2.19 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,000 | 11.38 | 2.28 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,900 | 10.65 | 2.17 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,500 | 10.54 | 3.01 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,600 | 10.40 | 1.86 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,800 | 10.30 | 1.78 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 10.30 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,100 | 7.66 | 3.65 |
| Raimel Tapia | MIL | $2,200 | 7.93 | 3.60 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,100 | 7.26 | 3.46 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,000 | 6.41 | 3.20 |
| Jonny DeLuca | LAD | $2,000 | 6.19 | 3.09 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,500 | 10.54 | 3.01 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,800 | 8.31 | 2.97 |
| AJ Pollock | SEA | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.95 |
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.