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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $9,900 | 38.57 | 3.90 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,100 | 34.29 | 3.77 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $7,400 | 34.02 | 4.60 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,400 | 31.80 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SF | $7,400 | 34.02 | 4.60 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,900 | 38.57 | 3.90 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $7,100 | 27.25 | 3.84 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,100 | 34.29 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 14.39 | 3.69 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 14.34 | 4.48 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,500 | 13.66 | 3.90 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,100 | 13.42 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,300 | 10.38 | 4.51 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 14.34 | 4.48 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,700 | 11.49 | 4.26 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $2,700 | 11.45 | 4.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.14 | 3.55 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.47 | 3.70 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 10.91 | 2.87 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,200 | 10.76 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.47 | 3.70 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,700 | 9.71 | 3.59 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.14 | 3.55 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,800 | 9.77 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 15.56 | 3.70 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 14.18 | 3.15 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.56 | 3.39 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,600 | 13.03 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,600 | 10.58 | 4.07 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,000 | 11.20 | 3.73 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 15.56 | 3.70 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,600 | 16.91 | 3.68 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,400 | 12.26 | 3.61 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,800 | 11.92 | 3.14 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 11.63 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,600 | 16.91 | 3.68 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,400 | 12.26 | 3.61 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.57 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.44 | 3.37 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,400 | 15.96 | 3.63 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 13.30 | 3.50 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,300 | 13.25 | 4.01 |
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $3,400 | 12.83 | 3.77 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,200 | 12.77 | 3.04 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,000 | 12.12 | 4.04 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 12.02 | 3.34 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,100 | 11.99 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,800 | 11.47 | 4.09 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,000 | 12.12 | 4.04 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 9.68 | 4.03 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,300 | 13.25 | 4.01 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,700 | 10.62 | 3.93 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,100 | 11.99 | 3.87 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,500 | 9.59 | 3.84 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
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.