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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 21.96 | 2.31 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,500 | 21.84 | 2.57 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,300 | 21.81 | 2.35 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $11,400 | 21.30 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,500 | 21.84 | 2.57 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $7,000 | 16.59 | 2.37 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,300 | 21.81 | 2.35 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 21.96 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.09 | 1.82 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $7,400 | 7.96 | 1.08 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $4,100 | 7.94 | 1.94 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.94 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,600 | 6.19 | 2.38 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.94 | 2.27 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $3,000 | 6.71 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 9.80 | 1.78 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,900 | 9.50 | 1.61 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.09 | 1.82 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $6,200 | 9.06 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,400 | 6.77 | 2.82 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,200 | 7.81 | 2.44 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,600 | 10.85 | 1.64 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.02 | 1.73 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $7,200 | 7.97 | 1.11 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,200 | 7.59 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 7.58 | 2.37 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,300 | 7.03 | 2.13 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $4,100 | 7.56 | 1.84 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,200 | 7.59 | 1.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 9.97 | 1.53 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,800 | 9.90 | 2.06 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 9.76 | 1.68 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $9,400 | 9.49 | 1.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,100 | 5.77 | 2.75 |
| Jacob Wilson | OAK | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,200 | 7.37 | 2.30 |
| Jake Amaya | CWS | $2,200 | 4.99 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,300 | 10.52 | 1.99 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,800 | 9.33 | 0.95 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $3,300 | 7.77 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 7.06 | 2.61 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $3,300 | 7.77 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,200 | 5.02 | 2.28 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,500 | 5.63 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 11.91 | 1.99 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,500 | 11.31 | 2.06 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.68 | 1.75 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,500 | 10.67 | 2.37 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 10.53 | 1.67 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.36 | 1.67 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,000 | 9.78 | 1.96 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $4,900 | 9.77 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,200 | 7.93 | 2.48 |
| Cal Stevenson | PHI | $2,000 | 4.87 | 2.44 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $3,000 | 7.28 | 2.43 |
| Jason Heyward | HOU | $3,100 | 7.46 | 2.41 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,500 | 10.67 | 2.37 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,400 | 5.69 | 2.37 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,700 | 6.39 | 2.36 |
| Adam Frazier | KC | $2,500 | 5.87 | 2.35 |
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.