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 | $11,000 | 47.26 | 4.30 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,800 | 46.05 | 4.26 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,400 | 41.71 | 3.66 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $11,200 | 40.22 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,000 | 34.49 | 4.31 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,000 | 47.26 | 4.30 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,800 | 46.05 | 4.26 |
| Matt Manning | DET | $6,400 | 25.67 | 4.01 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.82 | 3.37 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 13.68 | 3.34 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,000 | 12.71 | 4.24 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.55 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | OAK | $2,000 | 8.82 | 4.41 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.55 | 4.33 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,000 | 12.71 | 4.24 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,800 | 10.91 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 13.56 | 3.39 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.79 | 3.65 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.12 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,600 | 9.81 | 3.77 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,700 | 9.93 | 3.68 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 14.62 | 4.06 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 14.44 | 3.44 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 13.99 | 3.68 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 12.48 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,500 | 11.69 | 4.68 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.24 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 12.48 | 4.16 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 8.25 | 4.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,600 | 13.16 | 3.66 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.76 | 3.65 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.45 | 3.19 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.14 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,500 | 10.41 | 4.16 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.85 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.03 | 3.80 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 12.02 | 3.76 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 16.17 | 3.51 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 15.60 | 3.47 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 15.07 | 4.07 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,400 | 15.03 | 4.42 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 14.09 | 3.61 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 13.82 | 3.46 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,000 | 13.63 | 3.41 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.47 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,200 | 10.31 | 4.69 |
| Raimel Tapia | MIL | $2,300 | 10.42 | 4.53 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,000 | 13.37 | 4.46 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,400 | 15.03 | 4.42 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,500 | 10.84 | 4.33 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,200 | 9.08 | 4.13 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,300 | 9.49 | 4.12 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,500 | 10.28 | 4.11 |
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.