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 | $10,300 | 23.62 | 2.29 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,100 | 21.06 | 2.09 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,900 | 19.94 | 2.01 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,000 | 17.84 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $7,200 | 17.18 | 2.39 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,300 | 23.62 | 2.29 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $8,000 | 17.81 | 2.23 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $7,600 | 16.35 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,600 | 9.41 | 2.05 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 9.32 | 1.69 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,500 | 8.99 | 2.00 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,300 | 8.97 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,100 | 5.79 | 2.76 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
| Seby Zavala | SEA | $2,300 | 5.32 | 2.31 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,800 | 6.30 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 9.98 | 1.75 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.42 | 1.68 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,600 | 9.41 | 2.05 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,700 | 9.40 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,100 | 5.79 | 2.76 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,200 | 8.05 | 2.52 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 10.37 | 1.82 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.68 | 1.86 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,400 | 9.11 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,300 | 8.06 | 2.44 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,800 | 8.80 | 2.32 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 11.63 | 1.94 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,800 | 11.39 | 1.96 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.49 | 1.72 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 10.31 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 7.25 | 2.42 |
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,600 | 5.86 | 2.25 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 10.31 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,800 | 9.67 | 0.99 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 9.67 | 2.10 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,100 | 9.11 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Tucker | LAA | $2,400 | 6.47 | 2.70 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 5.74 | 2.50 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,200 | 5.14 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,500 | 11.25 | 2.50 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 10.96 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,900 | 10.89 | 1.85 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $8,400 | 10.29 | 1.23 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 10.27 | 2.28 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $7,400 | 10.12 | 1.37 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 9.99 | 1.59 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 9.55 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,700 | 9.01 | 3.34 |
| Rafael Ortega | CWS | $2,100 | 5.84 | 2.78 |
| Willie Calhoun | LAA | $2,700 | 7.16 | 2.65 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,600 | 9.52 | 2.64 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $3,100 | 8.17 | 2.64 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,600 | 6.81 | 2.62 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,500 | 11.25 | 2.50 |
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.