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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $11,100 | 22.94 | 2.07 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $11,300 | 21.41 | 1.89 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,600 | 19.00 | 1.79 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 18.76 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $11,100 | 22.94 | 2.07 |
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $8,000 | 16.33 | 2.04 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 18.76 | 2.00 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $8,800 | 17.35 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 9.48 | 2.02 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,900 | 9.09 | 2.33 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,000 | 8.55 | 2.14 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 8.38 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,200 | 6.55 | 2.98 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 7.44 | 2.86 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 6.95 | 2.57 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 11.77 | 1.90 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,300 | 9.97 | 1.58 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,800 | 9.92 | 2.07 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,600 | 9.69 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,200 | 6.55 | 2.98 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 7.44 | 2.86 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,400 | 6.28 | 2.62 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,900 | 10.35 | 1.75 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,700 | 10.17 | 1.78 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,700 | 9.95 | 1.74 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 9.24 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Blankenhorn | WAS | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,100 | 5.83 | 2.78 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,900 | 6.69 | 2.31 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 6.68 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 11.76 | 1.99 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 11.22 | 1.87 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,700 | 10.73 | 1.60 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,600 | 9.78 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,000 | 6.13 | 3.06 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 5.51 | 2.76 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,800 | 9.01 | 2.37 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,000 | 7.07 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,600 | 10.72 | 1.92 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,400 | 9.69 | 2.20 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 9.62 | 1.69 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,200 | 9.58 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.53 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,900 | 7.29 | 2.51 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,800 | 6.78 | 2.42 |
| Yoan Moncada | CWS | $3,300 | 7.54 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,900 | 13.37 | 1.94 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,400 | 12.80 | 2.00 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,700 | 11.49 | 2.45 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.06 | 1.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 11.02 | 1.97 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $5,500 | 10.88 | 1.98 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.64 | 1.87 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $4,900 | 10.41 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,000 | 10.29 | 5.14 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,300 | 8.23 | 3.58 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,300 | 8.04 | 3.49 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,900 | 8.51 | 2.93 |
| Mark Canha | MIL | $2,600 | 7.38 | 2.84 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,400 | 6.80 | 2.83 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,300 | 6.48 | 2.82 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $3,000 | 8.43 | 2.81 |
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.