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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,800 | 23.28 | 1.82 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,800 | 22.88 | 2.12 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $9,800 | 21.24 | 2.17 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,100 | 20.72 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $9,800 | 21.24 | 2.17 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,800 | 22.88 | 2.12 |
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $7,900 | 16.43 | 2.08 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,100 | 20.72 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 10.03 | 2.05 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,200 | 9.34 | 2.22 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 9.23 | 2.15 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,200 | 9.14 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WAS | $2,100 | 7.03 | 3.35 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 8.44 | 3.13 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,200 | 5.99 | 2.72 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,200 | 5.77 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,500 | 11.53 | 1.77 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 11.07 | 1.85 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $9,400 | 10.86 | 1.16 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 10.75 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WAS | $2,100 | 7.03 | 3.35 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 8.44 | 3.13 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,700 | 8.17 | 3.03 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,900 | 8.57 | 2.96 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $5,200 | 12.66 | 2.44 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,400 | 10.87 | 1.70 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 10.07 | 1.80 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $6,200 | 9.93 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,100 | 6.42 | 3.06 |
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,700 | 7.78 | 2.88 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $5,200 | 12.66 | 2.44 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $3,400 | 8.06 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,300 | 12.99 | 2.06 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 10.70 | 1.70 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.53 | 1.82 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,700 | 10.14 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 7.97 | 2.85 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,200 | 7.68 | 2.40 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.32 |
| Kyren Paris | LAA | $2,200 | 4.95 | 2.25 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $9,000 | 11.19 | 1.24 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $8,400 | 9.70 | 1.15 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.27 | 1.55 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 9.12 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,800 | 7.88 | 2.82 |
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,300 | 5.98 | 2.60 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,400 | 6.10 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 13.37 | 1.97 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,500 | 12.17 | 1.87 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,900 | 11.04 | 2.25 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.83 | 1.90 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,600 | 10.57 | 2.30 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 10.40 | 1.68 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.39 | 1.70 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $9,800 | 10.32 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estevan Florial | NYY | $2,000 | 6.65 | 3.32 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,000 | 6.57 | 3.29 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,600 | 8.25 | 3.17 |
| Richie Palacios | STL | $2,500 | 7.65 | 3.06 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,500 | 7.56 | 3.03 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,800 | 8.43 | 3.01 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,700 | 8.11 | 3.01 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 7.15 | 2.98 |
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.