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 | $9,200 | 43.82 | 4.76 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 41.44 | 3.80 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,400 | 37.32 | 3.59 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,800 | 37.10 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,200 | 43.82 | 4.76 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,800 | 36.31 | 4.13 |
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $6,700 | 26.36 | 3.93 |
| Bailey Falter | PIT | $7,000 | 26.99 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 13.12 | 3.75 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 12.96 | 3.81 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.67 | 3.34 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 12.26 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,300 | 9.90 | 4.30 |
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,500 | 10.19 | 4.08 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,900 | 11.17 | 3.85 |
| Logan Driscoll | TB | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.99 | 3.87 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,100 | 11.87 | 3.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,300 | 11.21 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.99 | 3.87 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,100 | 11.87 | 3.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 10.72 | 3.57 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 14.71 | 3.27 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 13.39 | 4.62 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 13.03 | 3.18 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 13.39 | 4.62 |
| Charles Leblanc | LAA | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $4,200 | 13.75 | 3.27 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 13.70 | 3.19 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.01 | 3.34 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.86 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Tena | WSH | $2,700 | 10.57 | 3.91 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.86 | 3.49 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,100 | 10.65 | 3.44 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.01 | 3.34 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,900 | 17.30 | 3.53 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.91 | 3.88 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 15.87 | 4.07 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.54 | 3.64 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 14.02 | 2.98 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 13.81 | 4.60 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,400 | 13.72 | 4.04 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 13.61 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,500 | 12.24 | 4.89 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 13.81 | 4.60 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,900 | 13.06 | 4.50 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,500 | 11.10 | 4.44 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 13.55 | 4.37 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,700 | 11.75 | 4.35 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 12.56 | 4.19 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
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.