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 | $11,300 | 43.09 | 3.81 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,600 | 35.04 | 3.31 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $9,200 | 32.79 | 3.56 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,500 | 31.44 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,300 | 43.09 | 3.81 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,500 | 31.44 | 3.70 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $9,200 | 32.79 | 3.56 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,600 | 35.04 | 3.31 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.24 | 3.08 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 12.11 | 2.95 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,200 | 11.55 | 3.61 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,000 | 11.51 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,100 | 9.14 | 4.35 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.12 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,200 | 8.78 | 3.99 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.84 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,400 | 11.36 | 3.34 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 10.68 | 2.81 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.84 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,600 | 9.32 | 3.58 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,000 | 7.07 | 3.53 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,600 | 15.52 | 4.31 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 12.84 | 2.85 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.42 | 3.65 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,700 | 11.07 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,600 | 15.52 | 4.31 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,700 | 11.07 | 4.10 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,700 | 9.95 | 3.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.42 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,000 | 11.51 | 3.84 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 11.45 | 3.37 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.08 | 3.36 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 10.81 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,100 | 9.81 | 4.67 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,000 | 11.51 | 3.84 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 10.81 | 3.73 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,600 | 9.33 | 3.59 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 16.85 | 3.83 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.54 | 3.38 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 13.61 | 4.25 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 13.56 | 5.02 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,200 | 12.77 | 3.99 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 12.74 | 3.19 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,300 | 12.13 | 3.68 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 11.98 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 13.56 | 5.02 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,500 | 11.48 | 4.59 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.31 | 4.30 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 13.61 | 4.25 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.07 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,400 | 9.67 | 4.03 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,200 | 12.77 | 3.99 |
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.