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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $11,800 | 18.19 | 1.54 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $11,600 | 16.61 | 1.43 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $8,200 | 15.50 | 1.89 |
| Davis Daniel | LAA | $8,000 | 14.97 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keider Montero | DET | $4,000 | 9.38 | 2.34 |
| Jon Gray | TEX | $7,000 | 13.62 | 1.95 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $8,200 | 15.50 | 1.89 |
| Davis Daniel | LAA | $8,000 | 14.97 | 1.87 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $9,000 | 9.88 | 1.10 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $7,200 | 9.25 | 1.28 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,300 | 7.94 | 1.85 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Maldonado | CWS | $2,000 | 4.77 | 2.38 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 7.15 | 2.31 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 6.42 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $4,900 | 10.18 | 2.08 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $9,000 | 9.88 | 1.10 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,200 | 9.78 | 1.88 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $4,300 | 9.40 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Rios | CIN | $2,000 | 5.91 | 2.95 |
| Martin Maldonado | CWS | $2,000 | 4.77 | 2.38 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 7.15 | 2.31 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.94 | 1.88 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 9.76 | 1.88 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $8,000 | 9.21 | 1.15 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,100 | 9.18 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keston Hiura | LAA | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.77 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,100 | 9.18 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 11.74 | 1.86 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $9,800 | 11.63 | 1.19 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $9,400 | 10.85 | 1.15 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,700 | 6.57 | 2.43 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,400 | 6.82 | 2.01 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,300 | 6.49 | 1.97 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 10.11 | 1.56 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,100 | 10.04 | 1.97 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $4,700 | 10.00 | 2.13 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,000 | 8.30 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 7.52 | 3.13 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,000 | 8.30 | 2.77 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $4,700 | 10.00 | 2.13 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 7.25 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $8,800 | 10.98 | 1.25 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,600 | 10.54 | 2.29 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $9,000 | 10.51 | 1.17 |
| James Wood | WSH | $7,000 | 10.18 | 1.45 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $9,400 | 9.85 | 1.05 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $5,800 | 9.50 | 1.64 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $4,000 | 9.49 | 2.37 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,300 | 9.39 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,100 | 5.73 | 2.73 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 6.91 | 2.56 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $3,100 | 7.70 | 2.48 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $4,000 | 9.49 | 2.37 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,800 | 6.62 | 2.36 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,600 | 6.10 | 2.35 |
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.