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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,600 | 36.27 | 3.42 |
| Michael Lorenzen | DET | $8,800 | 36.06 | 4.10 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $9,400 | 34.40 | 3.66 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,600 | 33.34 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lorenzen | DET | $8,800 | 36.06 | 4.10 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $9,400 | 34.40 | 3.66 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $7,800 | 27.15 | 3.48 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,600 | 33.34 | 3.47 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.49 | 3.57 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 12.13 | 3.19 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 11.78 | 3.02 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 11.06 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,400 | 10.31 | 4.30 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 9.78 | 4.25 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,800 | 10.75 | 3.84 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 11.06 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 12.21 | 4.36 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,400 | 8.39 | 3.50 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 12.21 | 4.36 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,400 | 8.39 | 3.50 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.97 | 3.51 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 11.97 | 3.74 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 10.77 | 3.26 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $2,600 | 9.72 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 11.97 | 3.74 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $2,600 | 9.72 | 3.74 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.97 | 3.51 |
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,400 | 8.15 | 3.39 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.08 | 3.35 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,800 | 12.21 | 3.21 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,300 | 12.12 | 3.67 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,000 | 8.58 | 4.29 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,300 | 12.12 | 3.67 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.59 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,300 | 7.74 | 3.36 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 15.18 | 3.37 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,000 | 12.78 | 3.19 |
| Eloy Jiménez | CWS | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,100 | 12.02 | 3.88 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,300 | 11.35 | 3.44 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,700 | 11.07 | 2.99 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,000 | 10.94 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,300 | 9.64 | 4.19 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 10.92 | 3.90 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,100 | 12.02 | 3.88 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,100 | 8.09 | 3.85 |
| Eloy Jiménez | CWS | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 10.94 | 3.77 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,000 | 10.94 | 3.65 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,000 | 10.83 | 3.61 |
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.