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 | $11,500 | 24.47 | 2.13 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $10,400 | 20.15 | 1.94 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $10,300 | 19.96 | 1.94 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $10,000 | 19.03 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Turnbull | DET | $5,400 | 13.35 | 2.47 |
| Tommy Henry | ARI | $5,000 | 10.84 | 2.17 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,500 | 24.47 | 2.13 |
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $8,700 | 18.24 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,000 | 10.10 | 2.02 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,900 | 9.64 | 2.47 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,200 | 8.88 | 2.11 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,800 | 8.83 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,400 | 8.03 | 3.35 |
| Brett Sullivan | SD | $2,400 | 6.97 | 2.91 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Curt Casali | CIN | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,000 | 10.10 | 2.02 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,300 | 9.85 | 2.29 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,900 | 9.64 | 2.47 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 9.63 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Lamb | LAA | $2,000 | 6.77 | 3.39 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,400 | 8.03 | 3.35 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,700 | 8.16 | 3.02 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,300 | 6.75 | 2.93 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 10.95 | 1.92 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 9.71 | 1.80 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,300 | 9.37 | 2.18 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,400 | 9.03 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,500 | 7.51 | 3.00 |
| Luis García | WAS | $2,500 | 7.17 | 2.87 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 8.01 | 2.86 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,100 | 5.82 | 2.77 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 11.00 | 2.29 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $5,200 | 9.62 | 1.85 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $4,200 | 9.53 | 2.27 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $6,200 | 9.47 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,600 | 8.24 | 3.17 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,500 | 6.92 | 2.77 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $3,200 | 8.57 | 2.68 |
| Jose Barrero | CIN | $2,500 | 6.42 | 2.57 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 10.28 | 2.70 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,200 | 10.22 | 1.96 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.01 | 1.55 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 8.47 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,300 | 6.58 | 2.86 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 10.28 | 2.70 |
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,600 | 6.80 | 2.61 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,700 | 6.85 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.54 | 1.78 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 10.75 | 1.92 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 10.68 | 1.91 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,700 | 10.63 | 2.87 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.34 | 1.64 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,400 | 10.28 | 1.90 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,300 | 10.16 | 1.61 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,900 | 10.02 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,300 | 7.48 | 3.25 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,500 | 8.02 | 3.21 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $2,700 | 8.62 | 3.19 |
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,500 | 7.97 | 3.19 |
| Victor Robles | WAS | $2,400 | 7.57 | 3.15 |
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,100 | 6.61 | 3.15 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 6.90 | 3.14 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,400 | 7.41 | 3.09 |
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.