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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,200 | 43.41 | 3.88 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $10,000 | 38.11 | 3.81 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,300 | 32.16 | 3.46 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $10,600 | 32.06 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Suarez | LAA | $5,800 | 26.08 | 4.50 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $7,800 | 31.78 | 4.07 |
| Tommy Henry | ARI | $6,600 | 26.03 | 3.94 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,200 | 43.41 | 3.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,900 | 12.93 | 3.31 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,500 | 12.50 | 3.57 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 12.10 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | CLE | $2,700 | 10.88 | 4.03 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,100 | 8.45 | 4.02 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.37 | 3.92 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 10.16 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 14.43 | 3.70 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 12.95 | 3.81 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 11.90 | 2.83 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,700 | 11.40 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $2,600 | 9.94 | 3.82 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 12.95 | 3.81 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 14.43 | 3.70 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.04 | 3.68 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,300 | 12.36 | 3.74 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,600 | 12.01 | 3.34 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,900 | 11.84 | 3.04 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 11.48 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,300 | 12.36 | 3.74 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.72 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 7.77 | 3.70 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 10.36 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 13.62 | 3.17 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,300 | 12.75 | 2.97 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.54 | 3.22 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.14 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.97 |
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,600 | 9.99 | 3.84 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 15.21 | 3.90 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.05 | 3.27 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 15.00 | 3.75 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 13.39 | 3.19 |
| Hunter Renfroe | LAA | $3,700 | 13.25 | 3.58 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,400 | 13.09 | 2.97 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,900 | 13.08 | 4.51 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,000 | 10.37 | 5.18 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,900 | 13.08 | 4.51 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.03 |
| Mitch Haniger | SF | $2,900 | 11.58 | 3.99 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,600 | 10.34 | 3.98 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,300 | 8.99 | 3.91 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 15.21 | 3.90 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
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.