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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,800 | 18.67 | 1.91 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $10,800 | 17.90 | 1.66 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $11,000 | 15.86 | 1.44 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,600 | 15.82 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $7,200 | 14.26 | 1.98 |
| Colin Rea | CHC | $6,800 | 13.13 | 1.93 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,800 | 18.67 | 1.91 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,200 | 15.69 | 1.91 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 10.05 | 2.09 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,900 | 9.92 | 2.03 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.38 | 2.04 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 9.27 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Heineman | TOR | $2,100 | 5.06 | 2.41 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 9.27 | 2.32 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,800 | 8.65 | 2.28 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,500 | 5.67 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 10.05 | 2.09 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 10.00 | 2.22 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,900 | 9.92 | 2.03 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 9.56 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.79 |
| Tyler Heineman | TOR | $2,100 | 5.06 | 2.41 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 9.27 | 2.32 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,800 | 8.65 | 2.28 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.87 | 1.97 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,800 | 9.55 | 1.99 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,600 | 8.79 | 1.02 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 8.47 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 6.80 | 2.95 |
| Lenyn Sosa | TOR | $2,300 | 6.50 | 2.83 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,800 | 7.73 | 2.76 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $3,400 | 7.93 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,000 | 10.29 | 1.71 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.85 | 1.61 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,900 | 9.50 | 1.61 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.45 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,200 | 7.51 | 3.42 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,300 | 7.63 | 2.31 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,200 | 9.29 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 10.76 | 1.12 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,200 | 9.88 | 1.90 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,400 | 8.94 | 2.03 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 8.67 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 4.93 | 2.47 |
| Ramon Urias | STL | $3,100 | 7.10 | 2.29 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,100 | 6.94 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $10,200 | 11.46 | 1.12 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,200 | 10.46 | 1.69 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,400 | 10.14 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 9.83 | 1.64 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,600 | 9.44 | 2.05 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,800 | 9.38 | 1.62 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $4,900 | 9.19 | 1.87 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,600 | 9.18 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,300 | 7.08 | 3.08 |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $2,200 | 6.53 | 2.97 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,600 | 7.54 | 2.90 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,000 | 5.76 | 2.88 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,000 | 8.35 | 2.78 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,000 | 8.31 | 2.77 |
| Alex Call | LAD | $3,100 | 8.53 | 2.75 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,300 | 6.17 | 2.68 |
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.