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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,000 | 43.66 | 4.37 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $11,200 | 43.62 | 3.89 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,600 | 42.84 | 3.69 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,900 | 42.06 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,000 | 43.66 | 4.37 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $11,200 | 43.62 | 3.89 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,900 | 42.06 | 3.86 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $8,600 | 33.13 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 16.45 | 3.92 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.75 | 3.27 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,000 | 12.94 | 3.23 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.02 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,300 | 10.16 | 4.42 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 9.95 | 4.33 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.02 | 4.15 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 9.53 | 4.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 14.00 | 3.59 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.05 | 3.73 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,300 | 12.32 | 3.73 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.26 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,000 | 8.82 | 4.41 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.26 | 4.23 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,400 | 9.17 | 3.82 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.05 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 13.35 | 3.11 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.99 | 3.42 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 12.74 | 3.35 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 12.58 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 12.02 | 4.45 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 12.58 | 4.19 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,900 | 11.53 | 3.98 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,700 | 10.49 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.86 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.62 | 3.24 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,700 | 12.57 | 3.40 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.17 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.27 |
| Drew Ellis | PHI | $2,000 | 7.78 | 3.89 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.86 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 15.74 | 3.50 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 15.58 | 3.32 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,100 | 14.34 | 3.50 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.28 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 14.02 | 3.69 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,000 | 13.87 | 3.47 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 13.80 | 4.45 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 13.74 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,100 | 9.77 | 4.65 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 13.80 | 4.45 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.35 | 4.31 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 13.74 | 4.16 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 9.95 | 4.15 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.13 | 4.12 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 9.85 | 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.