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 | $11,000 | 25.46 | 2.31 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,300 | 21.55 | 2.09 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,600 | 19.51 | 1.84 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,600 | 19.26 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $7,200 | 17.28 | 2.40 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $11,000 | 25.46 | 2.31 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $5,800 | 12.42 | 2.14 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,300 | 21.55 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,400 | 11.16 | 2.07 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,600 | 10.56 | 2.30 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,900 | 9.84 | 1.67 |
| Elias Diaz | COL | $4,900 | 8.95 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.48 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.15 | 2.34 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 11.72 | 1.89 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,400 | 11.16 | 2.07 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,600 | 10.56 | 2.30 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,900 | 9.84 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,600 | 6.47 | 2.49 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.48 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.40 | 1.88 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 9.22 | 1.71 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 9.11 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 6.98 | 2.79 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,000 | 7.18 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.77 | 1.87 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 10.72 | 1.76 |
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,800 | 10.37 | 2.73 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.12 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,800 | 10.37 | 2.73 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,700 | 7.07 | 2.62 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,900 | 7.21 | 2.48 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $3,800 | 9.16 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.82 | 1.80 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.67 | 1.67 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 9.41 | 2.09 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $6,100 | 9.38 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 7.54 | 2.60 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.54 |
| Danny Mendick | CWS | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,500 | 8.23 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,400 | 12.53 | 1.96 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.71 | 1.86 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,800 | 10.98 | 2.89 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,800 | 10.38 | 1.79 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 10.30 | 1.69 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $4,800 | 10.22 | 2.13 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $4,200 | 10.11 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,200 | 6.55 | 2.98 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,800 | 10.98 | 2.89 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,500 | 6.99 | 2.80 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $3,400 | 9.44 | 2.78 |
| Chris Taylor | LAD | $2,100 | 5.82 | 2.77 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Corey Julks | CWS | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,900 | 7.68 | 2.65 |
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.