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 | $12,600 | 24.79 | 1.97 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $11,000 | 19.57 | 1.78 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $8,000 | 17.73 | 2.22 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $7,300 | 16.54 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $7,300 | 16.54 | 2.27 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $8,000 | 17.73 | 2.22 |
| Trevor Williams | WAS | $5,800 | 12.25 | 2.11 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $7,700 | 15.63 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,700 | 8.73 | 1.86 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,500 | 8.72 | 1.94 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 8.39 | 1.95 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 8.16 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curt Casali | CIN | $2,100 | 5.48 | 2.61 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,100 | 5.46 | 2.60 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,700 | 6.68 | 2.47 |
| Eric Haase | DET | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,000 | 9.84 | 1.64 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 9.04 | 1.71 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,700 | 8.73 | 1.86 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,500 | 8.72 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,100 | 6.86 | 3.27 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,300 | 6.16 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 10.21 | 1.96 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,000 | 8.58 | 1.72 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 8.15 | 1.34 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,600 | 8.15 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Short | DET | $2,400 | 6.09 | 2.54 |
| Luis García | WAS | $3,200 | 7.30 | 2.28 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,600 | 8.15 | 2.26 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,500 | 5.39 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 9.68 | 1.56 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 9.33 | 1.98 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,100 | 8.16 | 1.99 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $4,600 | 7.81 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,400 | 6.51 | 2.71 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $2,000 | 4.91 | 2.46 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 7.01 | 2.26 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,700 | 8.70 | 1.85 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,600 | 8.64 | 2.40 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,600 | 8.44 | 1.51 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,600 | 8.64 | 2.40 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,400 | 6.97 | 2.05 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,000 | 6.06 | 2.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 12.03 | 1.85 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,900 | 10.43 | 2.13 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $4,000 | 10.21 | 2.55 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,400 | 9.62 | 2.19 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 9.49 | 1.51 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,600 | 9.26 | 2.01 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,200 | 9.19 | 1.77 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,500 | 9.14 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,100 | 7.25 | 3.45 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,800 | 8.86 | 3.17 |
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,100 | 6.39 | 3.04 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 7.79 | 3.00 |
| Corey Dickerson | WAS | $2,200 | 6.15 | 2.80 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $3,200 | 8.70 | 2.72 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 7.78 | 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.