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 | $11,800 | 41.42 | 3.51 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,800 | 41.24 | 3.82 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,600 | 38.67 | 3.65 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $11,200 | 36.61 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Phillips | CIN | $6,500 | 25.32 | 3.90 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,800 | 41.24 | 3.82 |
| Kyle Gibson | BAL | $8,100 | 30.08 | 3.71 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,600 | 38.67 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 15.50 | 3.88 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 14.46 | 3.44 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.13 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,300 | 13.14 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | WSH | $2,400 | 10.62 | 4.43 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 12.26 | 4.23 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 11.25 | 4.17 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,900 | 17.07 | 4.38 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 14.28 | 3.40 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 13.08 | 3.35 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 12.68 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WSH | $2,000 | 9.15 | 4.57 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,900 | 17.07 | 4.38 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.93 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 17.11 | 4.17 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 14.15 | 3.29 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.54 | 3.66 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.09 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 17.11 | 4.17 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 11.04 | 4.09 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.06 | 3.17 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.99 | 3.24 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 11.90 | 3.40 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 9.38 | 4.26 |
| Josh Donaldson | MIL | $2,500 | 10.37 | 4.15 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,900 | 11.15 | 3.84 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 17.48 | 3.50 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,500 | 15.87 | 3.53 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 14.73 | 3.88 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 14.04 | 3.51 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.92 | 3.39 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,500 | 13.75 | 3.93 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,500 | 13.73 | 3.92 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,400 | 13.64 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,600 | 13.03 | 5.01 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,200 | 10.39 | 4.72 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 10.04 | 4.56 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 9.92 | 4.51 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,400 | 10.82 | 4.51 |
| Kris Bryant | COL | $2,500 | 11.20 | 4.48 |
| Harold Ramírez | TB | $2,800 | 12.56 | 4.48 |
| Estevan Florial | NYY | $2,000 | 8.74 | 4.37 |
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.