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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $11,100 | 39.48 | 3.56 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 39.21 | 3.63 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,800 | 39.06 | 3.99 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,600 | 38.62 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,800 | 39.06 | 3.99 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,700 | 33.94 | 3.90 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,000 | 37.26 | 3.73 |
| Landon Knack | LAD | $7,400 | 27.52 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,000 | 13.29 | 4.43 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 13.26 | 3.40 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.08 | 3.35 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 12.63 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,000 | 13.29 | 4.43 |
| Rafael Marchán | PHI | $2,200 | 9.64 | 4.38 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 10.82 | 4.33 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $2,900 | 12.27 | 4.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.90 | 4.45 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 12.40 | 3.54 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 11.75 | 3.09 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 11.33 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.90 | 4.45 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,600 | 10.54 | 4.05 |
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,600 | 9.89 | 3.80 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 16.72 | 3.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.78 | 3.61 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 14.24 | 4.07 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 14.22 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 14.24 | 4.07 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.04 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,600 | 10.19 | 3.92 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 16.72 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,500 | 15.01 | 3.34 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 13.67 | 3.25 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.13 | 3.19 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.81 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | CHC | $2,200 | 8.57 | 3.89 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.81 | 3.81 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,200 | 11.51 | 3.60 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,600 | 9.13 | 3.51 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 17.38 | 3.70 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.49 | 3.44 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.33 | 3.49 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 13.97 | 3.17 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 13.83 | 3.64 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,000 | 13.79 | 4.60 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,200 | 13.73 | 4.29 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 13.66 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,000 | 13.79 | 4.60 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 11.33 | 4.36 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,200 | 13.73 | 4.29 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,600 | 11.14 | 4.28 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $2,600 | 11.08 | 4.26 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,700 | 11.37 | 4.21 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $2,500 | 10.50 | 4.20 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
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.