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 | $10,600 | 39.69 | 3.74 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,200 | 37.12 | 3.64 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $11,000 | 35.57 | 3.23 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $9,200 | 32.92 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,600 | 39.69 | 3.74 |
| Kenta Maeda | DET | $7,000 | 25.73 | 3.68 |
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $7,200 | 26.36 | 3.66 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,200 | 37.12 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 13.42 | 3.63 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.55 | 3.49 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,300 | 12.50 | 3.79 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,400 | 12.50 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,400 | 10.41 | 4.34 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,500 | 10.50 | 4.20 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,000 | 11.99 | 4.00 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 9.71 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.35 | 3.34 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.72 | 3.63 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 11.97 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 11.97 | 4.13 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 10.51 | 3.89 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.37 | 3.79 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 14.99 | 3.49 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.71 | 3.92 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 13.51 | 3.22 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 13.13 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.71 | 3.92 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,500 | 9.40 | 3.76 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,800 | 9.97 | 3.56 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 14.99 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.20 | 3.67 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.73 | 3.18 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 12.01 | 3.34 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,000 | 11.57 | 5.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,000 | 11.57 | 5.79 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.20 | 3.67 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,700 | 9.45 | 3.50 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,100 | 10.66 | 3.44 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 17.78 | 3.78 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,600 | 14.73 | 5.66 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 14.61 | 3.65 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 14.15 | 3.37 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,400 | 13.87 | 4.08 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 13.34 | 4.45 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 13.24 | 3.15 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 13.05 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,600 | 14.73 | 5.66 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,500 | 12.22 | 4.89 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 13.34 | 4.45 |
| Estevan Florial | CLE | $2,300 | 9.90 | 4.31 |
| Willie Calhoun | LAA | $2,200 | 9.34 | 4.25 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.19 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,000 | 12.51 | 4.17 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
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.