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 | $9,300 | 43.17 | 4.64 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,900 | 42.85 | 4.33 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,700 | 41.58 | 3.89 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $7,000 | 38.35 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SF | $7,000 | 38.35 | 5.48 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,300 | 43.17 | 4.64 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,900 | 42.85 | 4.33 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,000 | 37.84 | 4.20 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.93 | 3.57 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,900 | 12.84 | 3.29 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.83 | 3.47 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,300 | 12.81 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,500 | 10.45 | 4.18 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,300 | 9.60 | 4.17 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,100 | 8.59 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 13.01 | 4.20 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,000 | 12.34 | 4.11 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 11.99 | 3.24 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,300 | 10.35 | 4.50 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 13.01 | 4.20 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,000 | 12.34 | 4.11 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,400 | 9.78 | 4.08 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 14.76 | 3.52 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 14.03 | 3.26 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 13.75 | 3.20 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,100 | 13.01 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,100 | 11.00 | 5.24 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,100 | 13.01 | 4.20 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.81 | 4.07 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $2,900 | 11.58 | 3.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,500 | 14.93 | 3.32 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.60 | 3.23 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.61 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 11.44 | 3.69 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.61 | 3.63 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.90 | 3.53 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 17.54 | 3.73 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,300 | 15.54 | 3.61 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 14.43 | 3.52 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 14.10 | 3.13 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 13.53 | 2.82 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.41 | 3.35 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,400 | 13.36 | 3.93 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,900 | 12.85 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 11.26 | 4.69 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 12.36 | 4.41 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 12.83 | 4.14 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.12 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 11.62 | 4.01 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
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.