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 | $9,900 | 39.00 | 3.94 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $8,500 | 36.41 | 4.28 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $10,000 | 35.36 | 3.54 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,600 | 33.90 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Suárez | BAL | $6,600 | 28.84 | 4.37 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $8,500 | 36.41 | 4.28 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $6,300 | 26.76 | 4.25 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,900 | 39.00 | 3.94 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.49 | 3.97 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,200 | 12.00 | 3.75 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,900 | 11.81 | 4.07 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 11.76 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,700 | 11.19 | 4.14 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 11.58 | 4.14 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,900 | 11.81 | 4.07 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.49 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 12.85 | 4.01 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.02 | 3.25 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 11.31 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 10.61 | 4.25 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.05 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 11.31 | 4.04 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 12.85 | 4.01 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 14.74 | 3.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.56 | 3.83 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 14.00 | 3.26 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 13.68 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 12.23 | 4.22 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.56 | 3.83 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 11.07 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 13.03 | 3.72 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 12.97 | 3.09 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.70 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,600 | 10.37 | 3.99 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 13.03 | 3.72 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.50 | 3.71 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 17.85 | 3.57 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 15.75 | 4.04 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 15.72 | 3.21 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 15.47 | 4.30 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 14.95 | 3.40 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 14.42 | 4.37 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 14.23 | 4.74 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 13.73 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 11.42 | 4.76 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 14.23 | 4.74 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 14.42 | 4.37 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 15.47 | 4.30 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,100 | 13.24 | 4.27 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,900 | 12.21 | 4.21 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,800 | 11.70 | 4.18 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
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.