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 | 23.12 | 2.18 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,800 | 20.89 | 2.13 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $11,200 | 20.46 | 1.83 |
| Jesus Luzardo | MIA | $9,500 | 20.15 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Civale | TB | $8,300 | 19.24 | 2.32 |
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $6,900 | 15.59 | 2.26 |
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $8,900 | 19.55 | 2.20 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $7,900 | 17.32 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.42 | 1.88 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,300 | 9.41 | 2.85 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 9.20 | 1.77 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.10 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,300 | 9.41 | 2.85 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.84 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,200 | 5.63 | 2.56 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 13.08 | 2.11 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.84 | 1.69 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 10.63 | 1.93 |
| Wilmer Flores | SF | $3,500 | 9.50 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,100 | 6.58 | 3.13 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,300 | 9.41 | 2.85 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.84 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 12.38 | 2.29 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $5,000 | 11.09 | 2.22 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,400 | 10.83 | 2.46 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,500 | 7.47 | 2.99 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 6.85 | 2.74 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 7.91 | 2.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 11.13 | 1.77 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.67 | 1.84 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,400 | 9.74 | 2.21 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 9.14 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,200 | 5.56 | 2.53 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,100 | 4.93 | 2.35 |
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,000 | 4.68 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,900 | 9.72 | 1.65 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,300 | 9.38 | 2.18 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.27 | 1.69 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,700 | 9.06 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,100 | 6.42 | 3.06 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Ildemaro Vargas | WAS | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.70 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,400 | 8.37 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,700 | 11.99 | 1.79 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $4,600 | 11.90 | 2.59 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,700 | 11.85 | 2.08 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.44 | 1.79 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.73 | 1.79 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $4,500 | 10.70 | 2.38 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,700 | 10.41 | 2.81 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 10.32 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,000 | 6.42 | 3.21 |
| Jordan Luplow | MIN | $2,200 | 7.03 | 3.20 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $2,600 | 8.16 | 3.14 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,800 | 8.64 | 3.09 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,400 | 7.37 | 3.07 |
| Trayce Thompson | CWS | $2,300 | 6.99 | 3.04 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,500 | 7.45 | 2.98 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,400 | 7.10 | 2.96 |
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.