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 | $11,000 | 39.74 | 3.61 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,000 | 35.95 | 3.60 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,600 | 34.80 | 3.28 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,100 | 32.06 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $11,000 | 39.74 | 3.61 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,000 | 35.95 | 3.60 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $8,800 | 31.50 | 3.58 |
| Colin Rea | MIL | $7,700 | 27.26 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 13.01 | 3.72 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.97 | 3.33 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,900 | 12.60 | 4.34 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 12.52 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,000 | 9.95 | 4.97 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,900 | 12.60 | 4.34 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 11.30 | 4.19 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,600 | 10.04 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.12 | 3.46 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.16 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,200 | 11.66 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,700 | 10.75 | 3.98 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,700 | 9.89 | 3.66 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 10.59 | 3.53 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.71 | 3.42 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 13.93 | 3.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.91 | 3.80 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.71 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,200 | 12.18 | 5.53 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.71 | 4.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.91 | 3.80 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 9.75 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.67 | 3.25 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 12.06 | 3.26 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 11.26 | 3.22 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,200 | 11.02 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,400 | 10.96 | 4.57 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,900 | 10.76 | 3.71 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,500 | 8.64 | 3.46 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,200 | 11.02 | 3.44 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.61 | 3.46 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 15.75 | 3.84 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,300 | 15.51 | 4.70 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 14.85 | 3.81 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 13.29 | 4.43 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,600 | 13.16 | 5.06 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,200 | 12.89 | 4.03 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,200 | 12.76 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,600 | 13.16 | 5.06 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,300 | 15.51 | 4.70 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 13.29 | 4.43 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,400 | 10.27 | 4.28 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 11.47 | 4.25 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,700 | 11.47 | 4.25 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 10.55 | 4.22 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.61 | 4.20 |
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.