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 | $10,100 | 24.75 | 2.45 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,700 | 23.74 | 2.45 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,500 | 20.95 | 2.00 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $9,900 | 20.22 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,100 | 24.75 | 2.45 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,700 | 23.74 | 2.45 |
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $5,700 | 12.86 | 2.26 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WAS | $6,000 | 13.17 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,600 | 9.06 | 2.52 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 8.99 | 2.00 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.97 | 1.83 |
| Gary Sanchez | SD | $4,100 | 8.22 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 7.15 | 3.11 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 6.87 | 2.64 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $3,000 | 7.71 | 2.57 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,600 | 9.06 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 11.59 | 1.81 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.93 | 1.79 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,700 | 10.40 | 1.83 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,200 | 9.75 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 7.15 | 3.11 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,100 | 5.89 | 2.80 |
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,300 | 6.31 | 2.74 |
| Matt Beaty | KC | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 12.02 | 1.94 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,900 | 10.92 | 2.23 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 10.84 | 1.87 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,600 | 10.22 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,100 | 7.64 | 3.64 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 7.80 | 2.78 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 7.65 | 2.39 |
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,400 | 5.71 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 12.34 | 1.96 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 12.08 | 2.20 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 10.47 | 1.66 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 9.69 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,400 | 7.50 | 3.13 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,300 | 6.02 | 2.62 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 7.60 | 2.45 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,500 | 6.02 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.68 | 1.67 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,100 | 9.15 | 2.23 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,500 | 9.11 | 1.66 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,800 | 9.08 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 8.24 | 2.42 |
| DJ LeMahieu | NYY | $2,900 | 7.01 | 2.42 |
| Ildemaro Vargas | WAS | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,800 | 9.07 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 11.96 | 1.81 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 11.30 | 2.13 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,200 | 10.33 | 1.99 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,100 | 10.31 | 1.69 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $5,000 | 10.27 | 2.05 |
| Whit Merrifield | TOR | $4,500 | 10.21 | 2.27 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,800 | 10.11 | 2.11 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 10.00 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,400 | 9.21 | 3.84 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,300 | 7.40 | 3.22 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,100 | 6.68 | 3.18 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $2,600 | 8.13 | 3.13 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 7.51 | 3.13 |
| Wade Meckler | SF | $2,000 | 6.26 | 3.13 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | CLE | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| MJ Melendez | KC | $2,700 | 8.05 | 2.98 |
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.