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 | $12,000 | 40.62 | 3.38 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,700 | 29.45 | 3.38 |
| Matt Manning | DET | $7,300 | 29.35 | 4.02 |
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $9,500 | 28.71 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Manning | DET | $7,300 | 29.35 | 4.02 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,000 | 40.62 | 3.38 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,700 | 29.45 | 3.38 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $8,200 | 27.44 | 3.35 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.10 | 3.20 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 12.73 | 3.03 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,000 | 11.79 | 3.93 |
| Josh Bell | MIA | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $2,600 | 10.96 | 4.22 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,600 | 10.84 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,100 | 8.58 | 4.09 |
| Josh Bell | MIA | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 12.27 | 4.09 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 10.09 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 12.27 | 4.09 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 10.09 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 11.26 | 3.63 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 10.91 | 4.20 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,800 | 9.25 | 3.30 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $2,800 | 9.23 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 10.91 | 4.20 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 11.26 | 3.63 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $2,800 | 9.23 | 3.30 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,800 | 9.25 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.90 | 3.40 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,700 | 12.67 | 3.42 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,000 | 11.14 | 3.71 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 10.87 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.50 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,000 | 11.14 | 3.71 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,700 | 12.67 | 3.42 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.90 | 3.40 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,900 | 16.03 | 3.27 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,500 | 14.61 | 4.18 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,200 | 12.97 | 4.05 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.41 | 4.14 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,900 | 12.37 | 4.27 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,900 | 11.05 | 2.83 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,800 | 11.03 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,900 | 12.37 | 4.27 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,500 | 14.61 | 4.18 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.41 | 4.14 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,100 | 8.66 | 4.13 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,200 | 12.97 | 4.05 |
| Mitch Haniger | SF | $2,600 | 10.24 | 3.94 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,800 | 11.03 | 3.94 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
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.