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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,100 | 19.04 | 2.09 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $7,600 | 18.33 | 2.41 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,000 | 16.53 | 2.07 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,500 | 16.50 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $7,600 | 18.33 | 2.41 |
| Colin Rea | MIL | $6,000 | 13.93 | 2.32 |
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $7,000 | 15.38 | 2.20 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,100 | 19.04 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.03 | 1.96 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 9.03 | 2.01 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,000 | 8.68 | 2.17 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,800 | 8.48 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,900 | 7.48 | 2.58 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,300 | 5.74 | 2.50 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,600 | 6.46 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 10.62 | 1.83 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $9,200 | 10.19 | 1.11 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,900 | 10.08 | 1.71 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 9.31 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,900 | 7.48 | 2.58 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,300 | 5.74 | 2.50 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,600 | 6.46 | 2.49 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,600 | 10.90 | 1.27 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 10.27 | 2.05 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $7,600 | 9.71 | 1.28 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,500 | 9.64 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,200 | 8.62 | 2.69 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,900 | 7.46 | 2.57 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 6.25 | 2.50 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $8,800 | 10.99 | 1.25 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.46 | 1.71 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,100 | 10.28 | 2.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 9.80 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Shewmake | CWS | $2,200 | 6.57 | 2.98 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,000 | 4.53 | 2.27 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,700 | 5.86 | 2.17 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,000 | 8.55 | 2.14 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $8,600 | 9.97 | 1.16 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,600 | 9.88 | 1.76 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,500 | 9.37 | 2.08 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 8.76 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,300 | 7.88 | 3.43 |
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $2,800 | 8.12 | 2.90 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,600 | 6.64 | 2.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 12.31 | 1.89 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,400 | 12.16 | 1.29 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $8,200 | 11.32 | 1.38 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 10.97 | 1.77 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $4,700 | 10.94 | 2.33 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,600 | 10.69 | 2.32 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,700 | 10.43 | 2.22 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $4,400 | 9.85 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | CWS | $2,700 | 7.80 | 2.89 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,100 | 5.95 | 2.83 |
| Nick Gordon | MIA | $2,300 | 6.47 | 2.81 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,800 | 7.46 | 2.66 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,700 | 7.00 | 2.59 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 9.06 | 2.59 |
| Bubba Thompson | CIN | $2,100 | 5.40 | 2.57 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $3,100 | 7.90 | 2.55 |
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.