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 | $10,600 | 41.35 | 3.90 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,900 | 40.56 | 4.10 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,400 | 39.87 | 3.83 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,400 | 37.38 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,900 | 40.56 | 4.10 |
| José Quintana | NYM | $7,300 | 29.17 | 4.00 |
| J.P. France | HOU | $8,600 | 34.27 | 3.99 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,600 | 41.35 | 3.90 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 14.68 | 3.41 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 13.43 | 3.95 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 12.73 | 4.39 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 12.16 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 12.73 | 4.39 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,500 | 10.57 | 4.23 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 12.16 | 4.19 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 13.28 | 4.74 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 12.42 | 3.18 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.33 | 3.52 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 10.29 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 13.28 | 4.74 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 8.32 | 3.62 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.33 | 3.52 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 10.24 | 3.41 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.19 | 3.48 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,600 | 11.27 | 3.13 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 10.98 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,800 | 10.18 | 3.63 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,700 | 9.79 | 3.63 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 10.03 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 13.28 | 3.49 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,800 | 13.09 | 3.44 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 12.74 | 3.75 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 11.62 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,800 | 10.84 | 3.87 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 11.07 | 3.82 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 12.74 | 3.75 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 16.35 | 3.41 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 14.49 | 3.81 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 14.40 | 3.79 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,000 | 13.99 | 3.50 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.40 | 3.35 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,700 | 13.38 | 3.62 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,500 | 13.28 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 12.87 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 10.66 | 5.33 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 11.83 | 4.55 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,100 | 9.26 | 4.41 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,400 | 10.42 | 4.34 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 10.02 | 4.18 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.13 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Raimel Tapia | MIL | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
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.