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 | $10,000 | 20.62 | 2.06 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $11,400 | 20.06 | 1.76 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,400 | 18.85 | 2.01 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,600 | 17.73 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $6,700 | 15.92 | 2.38 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,100 | 17.30 | 2.14 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,000 | 20.62 | 2.06 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,000 | 16.35 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.84 | 2.01 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,100 | 9.28 | 2.26 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,400 | 9.05 | 2.06 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,900 | 8.27 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | BAL | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.69 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,100 | 8.19 | 2.64 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 6.33 | 2.64 |
| Omar Narvaez | NYM | $2,200 | 5.67 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.84 | 2.01 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,100 | 9.66 | 1.58 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $8,000 | 9.49 | 1.19 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.38 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | WSH | $2,800 | 7.87 | 2.81 |
| Jake Bauers | MIL | $2,400 | 6.72 | 2.80 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.69 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 10.38 | 1.96 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.80 | 1.85 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 9.76 | 1.71 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,400 | 9.50 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,300 | 8.01 | 3.48 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,400 | 6.94 | 2.89 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,400 | 9.50 | 2.79 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,300 | 11.05 | 2.08 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 10.94 | 1.66 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 10.62 | 1.71 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,600 | 10.44 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,300 | 6.11 | 2.66 |
| Jose Caballero | TB | $3,000 | 7.94 | 2.65 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,200 | 5.47 | 2.48 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,800 | 10.06 | 1.74 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,300 | 9.88 | 2.30 |
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $3,400 | 9.02 | 2.65 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,700 | 8.87 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $3,400 | 9.02 | 2.65 |
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $2,800 | 7.36 | 2.63 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,700 | 12.39 | 1.85 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,500 | 11.97 | 2.18 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,000 | 11.36 | 2.27 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,000 | 11.24 | 1.25 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $5,200 | 10.89 | 2.09 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.79 | 1.80 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 10.62 | 1.77 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.48 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,100 | 8.13 | 3.87 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $2,900 | 9.20 | 3.17 |
| Jesse Winker | WSH | $2,700 | 7.83 | 2.90 |
| Bubba Thompson | CIN | $2,000 | 5.74 | 2.87 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,100 | 6.01 | 2.86 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,900 | 8.13 | 2.80 |
| Kevin Pillar | CWS | $2,600 | 7.27 | 2.80 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,900 | 7.68 | 2.65 |
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.