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 | $10,100 | 23.83 | 2.36 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,000 | 21.42 | 2.38 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,500 | 19.49 | 2.05 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $9,100 | 19.27 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $5,900 | 14.62 | 2.48 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,000 | 21.42 | 2.38 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $8,000 | 18.94 | 2.37 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,100 | 23.83 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,800 | 10.47 | 2.18 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 9.68 | 1.70 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 9.56 | 1.65 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,300 | 9.52 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,300 | 8.30 | 2.51 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,200 | 5.46 | 2.48 |
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,300 | 5.55 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,800 | 10.47 | 2.18 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 10.19 | 1.85 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 9.68 | 1.70 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,400 | 9.57 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,300 | 6.03 | 2.62 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,300 | 8.30 | 2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,500 | 11.05 | 2.45 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 9.79 | 1.81 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 9.06 | 1.62 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 8.83 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,100 | 5.77 | 2.75 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,500 | 11.05 | 2.45 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,500 | 5.94 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 11.60 | 1.97 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.81 | 1.69 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 10.65 | 1.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 9.86 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $3,300 | 8.21 | 2.49 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,900 | 6.72 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.59 | 1.96 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,700 | 9.31 | 1.63 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.11 | 1.52 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,600 | 9.04 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.74 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,000 | 7.54 | 2.51 |
| Jon Berti | NYY | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.38 |
| Zack Short | ATL | $2,400 | 5.49 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,900 | 11.75 | 1.99 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,200 | 10.72 | 1.73 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,500 | 10.48 | 2.33 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,200 | 10.33 | 1.99 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $5,100 | 10.25 | 2.01 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 10.03 | 1.64 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,300 | 9.85 | 1.86 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,600 | 9.56 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,300 | 7.03 | 3.05 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,100 | 8.93 | 2.88 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $2,100 | 6.04 | 2.88 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
| Adam Frazier | KC | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 6.30 | 2.63 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $3,200 | 8.28 | 2.59 |
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.