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 | $10,500 | 41.04 | 3.91 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,300 | 39.88 | 3.87 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,000 | 36.06 | 3.61 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,900 | 35.51 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,500 | 41.04 | 3.91 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,300 | 39.88 | 3.87 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $8,500 | 32.62 | 3.84 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,000 | 36.06 | 3.61 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,800 | 13.97 | 3.68 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.76 | 3.53 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.61 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 12.55 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 10.89 | 4.19 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 14.75 | 4.34 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.84 | 3.29 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 11.70 | 3.16 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.58 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 14.75 | 4.34 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 10.29 | 3.81 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,900 | 10.96 | 3.78 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,100 | 14.11 | 3.44 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.09 | 3.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,500 | 12.16 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,400 | 9.14 | 3.81 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,400 | 9.15 | 3.81 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 10.97 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 12.60 | 3.60 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.02 | 3.01 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,200 | 10.88 | 3.40 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 12.60 | 3.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,200 | 10.88 | 3.40 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 16.71 | 3.63 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 15.88 | 3.69 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,400 | 14.30 | 3.25 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 13.52 | 4.10 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 13.45 | 3.45 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,000 | 13.01 | 3.25 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 12.87 | 3.90 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 12.70 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,400 | 10.94 | 4.56 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,600 | 10.75 | 4.13 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 13.52 | 4.10 |
| Victor Robles | WSH | $2,200 | 8.95 | 4.07 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,000 | 11.96 | 3.99 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 11.06 | 3.95 |
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.