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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,800 | 24.20 | 2.47 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,600 | 22.82 | 2.38 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,300 | 20.77 | 2.23 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,300 | 20.53 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Gil | NYY | $7,800 | 19.69 | 2.52 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,800 | 24.20 | 2.47 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,600 | 22.82 | 2.38 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $7,400 | 17.53 | 2.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 10.49 | 1.94 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,000 | 10.22 | 2.56 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,400 | 9.45 | 2.15 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 8.98 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,000 | 10.22 | 2.56 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,200 | 7.68 | 2.40 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $2,900 | 6.82 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 10.49 | 1.94 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,000 | 10.22 | 2.56 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,400 | 9.45 | 2.15 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.37 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,000 | 10.22 | 2.56 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,800 | 7.10 | 2.54 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,200 | 7.68 | 2.40 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,900 | 10.11 | 2.06 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 9.62 | 1.72 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 9.16 | 1.76 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 8.61 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,200 | 5.63 | 2.56 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.53 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,400 | 8.20 | 2.41 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,200 | 7.15 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 13.27 | 2.25 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,000 | 11.82 | 2.36 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,000 | 11.67 | 1.94 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $9,800 | 10.39 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 6.80 | 2.62 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Jose Caballero | TB | $3,700 | 9.42 | 2.55 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,400 | 5.76 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,600 | 9.94 | 2.16 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.86 | 1.64 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,800 | 8.79 | 1.83 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,700 | 8.76 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,100 | 7.89 | 2.54 |
| Danny Mendick | CWS | $2,500 | 5.55 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.38 | 1.75 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,400 | 10.79 | 2.00 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.57 | 1.68 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 10.42 | 1.68 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $4,500 | 9.82 | 2.18 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $5,100 | 9.48 | 1.86 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,800 | 9.29 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,800 | 8.21 | 2.93 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,700 | 7.74 | 2.87 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,400 | 6.89 | 2.87 |
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $2,900 | 8.25 | 2.84 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,900 | 8.21 | 2.83 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,700 | 7.61 | 2.82 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 8.44 | 2.81 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,300 | 6.37 | 2.77 |
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.