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 | $9,600 | 24.34 | 2.54 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $12,000 | 22.19 | 1.85 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,300 | 21.74 | 2.34 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $7,900 | 18.35 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,600 | 24.34 | 2.54 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,300 | 21.74 | 2.34 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $7,900 | 18.35 | 2.32 |
| Jon Gray | TEX | $6,400 | 13.27 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,300 | 8.75 | 2.03 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $7,200 | 8.48 | 1.18 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 8.33 | 1.98 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,700 | 8.11 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,700 | 6.01 | 2.23 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,700 | 8.11 | 2.19 |
| Brett Sullivan | SD | $2,300 | 4.81 | 2.09 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,800 | 5.73 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,300 | 8.75 | 2.03 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $7,200 | 8.48 | 1.18 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 8.33 | 1.98 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $8,800 | 8.12 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Man Choi | SD | $2,700 | 6.24 | 2.31 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,400 | 7.58 | 2.23 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,700 | 6.01 | 2.23 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,700 | 8.11 | 2.19 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 10.71 | 1.88 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,000 | 10.33 | 1.72 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,700 | 7.97 | 1.70 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $8,600 | 7.75 | 0.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 10.71 | 1.88 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $4,100 | 7.61 | 1.86 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,000 | 10.33 | 1.72 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,100 | 5.34 | 1.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,600 | 10.36 | 2.25 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 10.17 | 1.57 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,100 | 7.85 | 1.91 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,800 | 6.84 | 2.44 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,600 | 10.36 | 2.25 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,100 | 7.85 | 1.91 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,200 | 8.08 | 1.55 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,400 | 7.18 | 2.11 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,900 | 6.94 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,400 | 7.18 | 2.11 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,900 | 6.94 | 1.78 |
| Mike Moustakas | LAA | $3,600 | 6.20 | 1.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $9,400 | 11.56 | 1.23 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,400 | 11.21 | 2.08 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,800 | 10.72 | 1.09 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.18 | 1.75 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,600 | 9.82 | 1.75 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,300 | 9.74 | 1.55 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,500 | 9.14 | 1.66 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,200 | 9.07 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 7.26 | 2.79 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $3,200 | 8.66 | 2.71 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $3,000 | 7.97 | 2.66 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,500 | 6.19 | 2.48 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $2,000 | 4.59 | 2.30 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $3,200 | 7.07 | 2.21 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,900 | 6.38 | 2.20 |
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.