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 | $8,600 | 33.38 | 3.88 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $9,700 | 31.06 | 3.20 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,500 | 29.35 | 3.09 |
| Chris Paddack | MIN | $9,000 | 26.74 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $8,600 | 33.38 | 3.88 |
| Jon Gray | TEX | $7,300 | 26.01 | 3.56 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $7,700 | 26.42 | 3.43 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $7,800 | 26.38 | 3.38 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,200 | 13.18 | 4.12 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.54 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 12.27 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 12.27 | 4.38 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,200 | 13.18 | 4.12 |
| Edwin Ríos | CIN | $2,000 | 8.01 | 4.01 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.16 | 3.66 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 12.79 | 3.37 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 12.02 | 4.15 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,300 | 11.98 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Martínez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.76 | 4.44 |
| Keston Hiura | LAA | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 12.02 | 4.15 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 15.22 | 3.62 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 15.17 | 4.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 14.22 | 4.18 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.15 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 14.22 | 4.18 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 15.17 | 4.10 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,700 | 10.62 | 3.93 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.15 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 13.30 | 3.09 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,700 | 13.25 | 3.58 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 10.63 | 3.43 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,500 | 9.71 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,000 | 8.91 | 4.45 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,500 | 9.71 | 3.89 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,700 | 13.25 | 3.58 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 10.63 | 3.43 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 14.69 | 4.45 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,200 | 14.04 | 4.39 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,000 | 13.75 | 4.58 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,500 | 13.68 | 3.91 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,400 | 12.94 | 3.80 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 12.46 | 3.04 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,300 | 12.35 | 3.74 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $3,100 | 12.34 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $3,000 | 13.75 | 4.58 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 14.69 | 4.45 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,200 | 14.04 | 4.39 |
| Jesse Winker | WSH | $2,800 | 12.12 | 4.33 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,400 | 10.15 | 4.23 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,700 | 11.41 | 4.22 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,400 | 9.70 | 4.04 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,300 | 9.28 | 4.03 |
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.