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 | $11,400 | 41.75 | 3.66 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $11,100 | 36.58 | 3.30 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $10,000 | 35.60 | 3.56 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $10,200 | 35.51 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,100 | 33.04 | 4.08 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $8,300 | 33.79 | 4.07 |
| Tommy Henry | ARI | $5,800 | 23.14 | 3.99 |
| Spencer Turnbull | DET | $6,200 | 24.40 | 3.94 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,000 | 13.58 | 3.40 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 13.16 | 3.87 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,600 | 12.92 | 3.59 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 12.84 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Sullivan | SD | $2,200 | 9.43 | 4.29 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,400 | 10.24 | 4.26 |
| Matt Carpenter | SD | $2,600 | 10.58 | 4.07 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 11.42 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 14.59 | 3.84 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 12.84 | 4.01 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.52 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 11.62 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 10.45 | 4.18 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 12.84 | 4.01 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,400 | 9.52 | 3.97 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,600 | 10.01 | 3.85 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 14.24 | 4.07 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 12.37 | 3.26 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 12.19 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,100 | 9.49 | 4.52 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 12.19 | 4.51 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,600 | 11.14 | 4.28 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 14.24 | 4.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 13.94 | 3.32 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 13.73 | 3.61 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 12.10 | 2.95 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,600 | 9.72 | 3.74 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,600 | 9.65 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.06 | 3.27 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 14.33 | 3.77 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 14.23 | 3.65 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 13.91 | 3.57 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.67 | 3.11 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.47 | 3.13 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,500 | 13.41 | 2.98 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,400 | 13.13 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,000 | 10.37 | 5.18 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 10.54 | 4.39 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,200 | 9.51 | 4.32 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,600 | 11.21 | 4.31 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $2,900 | 12.12 | 4.18 |
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,200 | 8.67 | 3.94 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,100 | 12.11 | 3.90 |
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.