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 | $10,700 | 24.07 | 2.25 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $8,900 | 19.02 | 2.14 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,000 | 18.69 | 1.70 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,500 | 17.64 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,700 | 24.07 | 2.25 |
| Jon Gray | TEX | $6,700 | 14.74 | 2.20 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $6,100 | 13.11 | 2.15 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $8,900 | 19.02 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 10.22 | 2.38 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.35 | 1.73 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.88 | 1.89 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 8.63 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 7.43 | 3.10 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,600 | 7.34 | 2.82 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,900 | 8.17 | 2.82 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.80 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 11.02 | 1.81 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,300 | 10.87 | 1.73 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,300 | 10.70 | 2.49 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 10.39 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,500 | 7.77 | 3.11 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 7.43 | 3.10 |
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,200 | 6.83 | 3.10 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,100 | 6.11 | 2.91 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,500 | 10.70 | 1.95 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,100 | 10.46 | 1.72 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 9.99 | 1.75 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,600 | 9.67 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,400 | 6.82 | 2.84 |
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,100 | 7.85 | 2.53 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 7.68 | 2.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 12.11 | 2.09 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 11.51 | 1.74 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.96 | 2.07 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.80 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,100 | 5.79 | 2.75 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 8.35 | 2.69 |
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.65 |
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,900 | 7.46 | 2.57 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,800 | 9.22 | 1.59 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,100 | 9.20 | 2.24 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,700 | 9.06 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,000 | 7.66 | 3.83 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,100 | 6.34 | 3.02 |
| Michael Busch | LAD | $2,400 | 6.06 | 2.52 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,700 | 12.01 | 1.79 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 10.47 | 1.80 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,700 | 10.38 | 2.21 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,100 | 10.26 | 1.68 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 10.24 | 1.65 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,700 | 10.20 | 2.17 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,800 | 10.10 | 2.10 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,800 | 9.99 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,300 | 7.94 | 3.45 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $2,800 | 9.11 | 3.25 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,000 | 6.26 | 3.13 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,300 | 7.09 | 3.08 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,700 | 8.24 | 3.05 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,500 | 7.49 | 3.00 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | CLE | $2,200 | 6.53 | 2.97 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.90 |
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.