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 | 43.83 | 4.13 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,300 | 42.82 | 4.16 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,100 | 37.69 | 3.40 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,800 | 37.17 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,300 | 42.82 | 4.16 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,600 | 43.83 | 4.13 |
| Austin Gomber | COL | $6,600 | 25.93 | 3.93 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $9,100 | 34.76 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 15.72 | 3.49 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 14.33 | 3.33 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,100 | 13.69 | 3.34 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 13.01 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,600 | 10.77 | 4.14 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 9.41 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 15.62 | 3.55 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 14.29 | 3.86 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 10.09 | 4.39 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 14.29 | 3.86 |
| Jonathan Araúz | NYM | $2,000 | 7.59 | 3.80 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 16.46 | 3.83 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 15.67 | 4.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.77 | 3.55 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.49 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,400 | 10.49 | 4.37 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 15.67 | 4.02 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.49 | 3.90 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 16.46 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,000 | 14.23 | 3.56 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.68 | 3.34 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.14 | 3.37 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 11.99 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,700 | 11.94 | 4.42 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,000 | 14.23 | 3.56 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 11.81 | 3.47 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 10.61 | 3.42 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 15.60 | 3.25 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,800 | 14.64 | 3.85 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 14.44 | 3.21 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 13.66 | 3.41 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,900 | 13.46 | 3.45 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 13.42 | 3.19 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 13.39 | 4.46 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,500 | 13.20 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,400 | 11.52 | 4.80 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 13.39 | 4.46 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 10.59 | 4.41 |
| Ben Gamel | SD | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.40 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,800 | 12.23 | 4.37 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,700 | 11.77 | 4.36 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,300 | 10.02 | 4.36 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 12.52 | 4.32 |
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.