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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $11,500 | 47.11 | 4.10 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,400 | 40.40 | 3.88 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $10,300 | 39.21 | 3.81 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,400 | 37.46 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Mahle | TEX | $7,000 | 31.24 | 4.46 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $11,500 | 47.11 | 4.10 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,000 | 36.06 | 4.01 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $8,200 | 32.60 | 3.98 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.63 | 3.50 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.53 | 3.39 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,300 | 12.19 | 3.69 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,600 | 10.47 | 4.03 |
| Christian Vázquez | MIN | $2,100 | 8.36 | 3.98 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.73 | 3.78 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.75 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,700 | 10.74 | 3.98 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.75 | 3.92 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 16.40 | 3.65 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 15.68 | 3.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,600 | 15.34 | 3.33 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 13.18 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,200 | 9.06 | 4.12 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 15.68 | 3.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 16.40 | 3.65 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,300 | 11.81 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 14.99 | 3.49 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 13.08 | 3.27 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 12.84 | 3.78 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,200 | 12.60 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 12.84 | 3.78 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.76 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 14.99 | 3.49 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.98 | 3.33 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 15.37 | 4.04 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,100 | 14.53 | 4.69 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,900 | 14.41 | 3.69 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 14.13 | 3.72 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 14.11 | 4.70 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.60 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,300 | 13.27 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 14.11 | 4.70 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,100 | 14.53 | 4.69 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,700 | 12.06 | 4.47 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,300 | 9.87 | 4.29 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,100 | 13.17 | 4.25 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.14 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.58 | 4.14 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,100 | 12.72 | 4.10 |
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.