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 | $12,500 | 23.12 | 1.85 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,200 | 16.30 | 1.99 |
| Matt Manning | DET | $10,800 | 15.68 | 1.45 |
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $8,800 | 15.14 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,200 | 16.30 | 1.99 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,500 | 23.12 | 1.85 |
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $8,800 | 15.14 | 1.72 |
| Joan Adon | WAS | $5,400 | 8.90 | 1.65 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keibert Ruiz | WAS | $4,000 | 8.37 | 2.09 |
| Gary Sanchez | SD | $3,800 | 8.19 | 2.15 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.13 | 1.48 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,100 | 7.76 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | SD | $3,800 | 8.19 | 2.15 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,700 | 5.70 | 2.11 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WAS | $4,000 | 8.37 | 2.09 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,100 | 7.76 | 1.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,300 | 10.51 | 1.67 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 9.75 | 1.57 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $9,000 | 8.87 | 0.99 |
| Josh Bell | MIA | $3,600 | 8.46 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIA | $3,600 | 8.46 | 2.35 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,600 | 5.67 | 2.18 |
| Gary Sanchez | SD | $3,800 | 8.19 | 2.15 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,700 | 5.70 | 2.11 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $8,600 | 9.44 | 1.10 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,600 | 7.90 | 1.72 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $4,300 | 7.65 | 1.78 |
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $4,200 | 7.01 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Chavis | WAS | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.50 |
| Nicky Lopez | ATL | $3,400 | 6.84 | 2.01 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $4,300 | 7.65 | 1.78 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,600 | 7.90 | 1.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,800 | 8.84 | 1.84 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $7,000 | 8.30 | 1.19 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,700 | 7.17 | 1.52 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $4,200 | 6.99 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,200 | 5.24 | 2.38 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,800 | 8.84 | 1.84 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $4,200 | 6.99 | 1.66 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,700 | 7.17 | 1.52 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,700 | 9.60 | 1.68 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,100 | 8.52 | 2.08 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.17 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | LAD | $2,400 | 5.53 | 2.30 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,100 | 8.52 | 2.08 |
| Carter Kieboom | WAS | $3,100 | 6.45 | 2.08 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,700 | 12.30 | 1.84 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,600 | 10.93 | 2.38 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,500 | 10.16 | 2.26 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $8,800 | 9.44 | 1.07 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $4,100 | 9.39 | 2.29 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,000 | 8.87 | 1.77 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,800 | 8.51 | 1.47 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,700 | 6.82 | 2.53 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,800 | 6.72 | 2.40 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,600 | 10.93 | 2.38 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.37 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $4,100 | 9.39 | 2.29 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,500 | 10.16 | 2.26 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,700 | 5.97 | 2.21 |
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.