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 | $10,300 | 42.63 | 4.14 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $9,800 | 34.67 | 3.54 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,500 | 34.38 | 3.27 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,600 | 33.01 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,300 | 42.63 | 4.14 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $6,700 | 27.27 | 4.07 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,500 | 32.83 | 3.86 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $9,800 | 34.67 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 14.79 | 3.44 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 14.36 | 3.34 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 14.09 | 3.61 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,100 | 14.07 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,000 | 10.25 | 5.13 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,000 | 9.72 | 4.86 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 13.84 | 4.77 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,700 | 12.53 | 4.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,000 | 13.78 | 3.45 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 13.43 | 3.20 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.54 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 11.37 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 9.21 | 4.00 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 11.37 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 15.72 | 3.66 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 15.37 | 3.49 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.39 | 3.79 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 11.82 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 11.34 | 4.20 |
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,400 | 9.88 | 4.12 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.05 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.74 | 3.35 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 12.22 | 3.49 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 12.13 | 3.11 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,800 | 12.09 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,800 | 12.09 | 4.32 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.12 |
| Michael Busch | LAD | $2,000 | 8.03 | 4.01 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 8.54 | 3.88 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 15.66 | 3.26 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 14.44 | 3.14 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 13.97 | 3.49 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 13.71 | 3.26 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,600 | 13.63 | 3.79 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,000 | 13.43 | 4.48 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 13.30 | 4.29 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,600 | 13.15 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,600 | 12.31 | 4.74 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,400 | 11.02 | 4.59 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,300 | 10.49 | 4.56 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 13.10 | 4.52 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,000 | 13.43 | 4.48 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,600 | 11.59 | 4.46 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,600 | 11.36 | 4.37 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,300 | 9.90 | 4.31 |
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.