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 | SF | $11,000 | 25.68 | 2.33 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 23.06 | 2.20 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,600 | 20.86 | 2.17 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 20.64 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SF | $11,000 | 25.68 | 2.33 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,100 | 18.60 | 2.30 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 23.06 | 2.20 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,600 | 20.86 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.05 | 1.81 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $4,400 | 8.39 | 1.91 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 7.95 | 1.85 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,100 | 7.91 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Driscoll | TB | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.65 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,700 | 6.63 | 2.45 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,900 | 6.98 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,900 | 9.77 | 1.99 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 9.71 | 1.70 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 9.65 | 1.93 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,700 | 9.25 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Driscoll | TB | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,700 | 7.36 | 2.72 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,200 | 9.21 | 2.19 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,100 | 9.01 | 2.20 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 8.77 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | BAL | $2,300 | 6.67 | 2.90 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,000 | 5.77 | 2.88 |
| Donovan Walton | SF | $2,200 | 5.37 | 2.44 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,600 | 8.31 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 11.24 | 1.73 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,200 | 10.05 | 2.39 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.01 | 1.64 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,800 | 9.74 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $3,100 | 7.78 | 2.51 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,200 | 10.05 | 2.39 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 6.39 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.52 | 1.70 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,300 | 10.35 | 1.95 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,600 | 10.16 | 2.21 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.04 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 7.06 | 2.61 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,400 | 5.88 | 2.45 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $3,500 | 8.34 | 2.38 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,900 | 6.57 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,600 | 12.06 | 2.15 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 12.05 | 2.01 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 11.21 | 1.78 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.73 | 1.73 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,200 | 10.70 | 2.55 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 10.47 | 1.56 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,600 | 10.33 | 2.25 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.30 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,200 | 8.99 | 2.81 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $3,300 | 8.96 | 2.71 |
| Austin Slater | BAL | $2,500 | 6.76 | 2.70 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,600 | 6.99 | 2.69 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,300 | 8.85 | 2.68 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,500 | 9.34 | 2.67 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $4,000 | 10.25 | 2.56 |
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.