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 | 43.84 | 3.99 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,200 | 39.40 | 3.86 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,300 | 35.52 | 3.45 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,600 | 35.26 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $11,000 | 43.84 | 3.99 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,200 | 39.40 | 3.86 |
| Christian Scott | NYM | $8,200 | 30.88 | 3.77 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $8,900 | 32.49 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,600 | 15.74 | 3.42 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,800 | 14.54 | 3.83 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 14.10 | 4.41 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 12.99 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 14.10 | 4.41 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 10.89 | 4.03 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,600 | 10.41 | 4.00 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.18 | 3.48 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.17 | 3.38 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 11.79 | 3.10 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,100 | 11.46 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 11.28 | 3.76 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,100 | 11.46 | 3.70 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,500 | 9.22 | 3.69 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 15.49 | 3.87 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.22 | 3.23 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 12.92 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,500 | 10.67 | 4.27 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 15.49 | 3.87 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,500 | 12.70 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.35 | 3.59 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 12.13 | 3.68 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 11.50 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 10.79 | 3.85 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 12.13 | 3.68 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.35 | 3.59 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 11.50 | 3.38 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 17.10 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,600 | 16.78 | 3.65 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.78 | 3.51 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,000 | 14.48 | 4.83 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.37 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 13.53 | 3.07 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 13.44 | 3.54 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.38 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,000 | 14.48 | 4.83 |
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,900 | 13.37 | 4.61 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,800 | 12.51 | 4.47 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 10.11 | 4.21 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $3,100 | 13.03 | 4.20 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 8.77 | 4.18 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,300 | 9.38 | 4.08 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
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.