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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SF | $11,200 | 44.99 | 4.02 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,000 | 39.38 | 3.94 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $10,200 | 38.21 | 3.75 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,800 | 37.91 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SF | $11,200 | 44.99 | 4.02 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,000 | 39.38 | 3.94 |
| Ben Lively | CLE | $8,100 | 31.20 | 3.85 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $8,900 | 34.15 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 13.36 | 4.05 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 13.19 | 3.66 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,200 | 11.96 | 3.74 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 11.61 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.08 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.06 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 13.36 | 4.05 |
| Ty France | CIN | $2,500 | 9.63 | 3.85 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,900 | 12.98 | 4.48 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.42 | 3.17 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,900 | 12.98 | 4.48 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 9.95 | 3.68 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 15.48 | 3.52 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.71 | 3.87 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 13.54 | 3.22 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 13.02 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.52 | 4.11 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 13.02 | 3.94 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.71 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.39 | 3.27 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 11.79 | 3.28 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 11.55 | 2.96 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.53 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 9.29 | 3.72 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 10.19 | 3.64 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 10.94 | 3.53 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.56 | 3.45 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,200 | 16.37 | 3.15 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,500 | 14.97 | 5.99 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 14.96 | 3.94 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 14.79 | 3.44 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,400 | 14.29 | 4.20 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 14.20 | 4.44 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 14.12 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,500 | 14.97 | 5.99 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 14.12 | 4.87 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 11.12 | 4.63 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,800 | 12.64 | 4.51 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 14.20 | 4.44 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.95 | 4.43 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,300 | 9.85 | 4.28 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,600 | 11.04 | 4.25 |
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.