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 | $10,800 | 41.01 | 3.80 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,600 | 38.04 | 3.59 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,300 | 34.01 | 3.30 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,900 | 33.95 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | MIA | $6,800 | 27.39 | 4.03 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,800 | 41.01 | 3.80 |
| Dallas Keuchel | MIN | $6,600 | 24.16 | 3.66 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,600 | 38.04 | 3.59 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.54 | 3.15 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 12.52 | 2.85 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.24 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 10.52 | 4.57 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.44 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,500 | 10.86 | 4.34 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,600 | 11.14 | 4.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,500 | 17.67 | 5.05 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 13.71 | 3.43 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.07 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Blankenhorn | WSH | $2,000 | 11.14 | 5.57 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,500 | 17.67 | 5.05 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,000 | 9.26 | 4.63 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 12.01 | 3.75 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 15.40 | 3.95 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 14.49 | 3.62 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 14.23 | 3.16 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 13.07 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 11.88 | 4.57 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 13.07 | 4.22 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 15.40 | 3.95 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 11.92 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 14.36 | 3.99 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 12.55 | 3.22 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,300 | 12.44 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 8.72 | 4.36 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,400 | 9.84 | 4.10 |
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,000 | 8.08 | 4.04 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 14.36 | 3.99 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,900 | 17.34 | 3.54 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,300 | 16.63 | 3.87 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,700 | 15.34 | 4.15 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 15.14 | 4.21 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 14.92 | 3.64 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 14.67 | 3.33 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,600 | 14.46 | 5.56 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,800 | 14.43 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,600 | 14.46 | 5.56 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,600 | 11.43 | 4.40 |
| Jordan Luplow | MIN | $2,100 | 9.24 | 4.40 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.99 | 4.33 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,200 | 13.83 | 4.32 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.27 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 11.93 | 4.26 |
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,300 | 9.74 | 4.24 |
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.