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 | 40.01 | 4.04 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $10,800 | 38.88 | 3.60 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,000 | 38.76 | 4.31 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,500 | 35.87 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,000 | 38.76 | 4.31 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,900 | 40.01 | 4.04 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,500 | 33.43 | 3.93 |
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $7,600 | 27.89 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.84 | 3.38 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,900 | 12.66 | 3.25 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,500 | 12.14 | 3.47 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $6,000 | 12.03 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 9.61 | 4.00 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.43 | 3.86 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $2,400 | 9.07 | 3.78 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,400 | 14.38 | 3.27 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,000 | 11.59 | 1.45 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $6,500 | 10.13 | 1.56 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 9.76 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,600 | 9.71 | 3.73 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 9.05 | 3.48 |
| Eddy Alvarez | NYM | $2,000 | 6.91 | 3.45 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 9.76 | 3.36 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 13.23 | 3.78 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 13.02 | 2.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $7,500 | 12.56 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 12.06 | 4.16 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 9.68 | 3.87 |
| Charles Leblanc | LAA | $2,400 | 9.09 | 3.79 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 13.23 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $4,200 | 13.97 | 3.33 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $10,000 | 12.09 | 1.21 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $7,500 | 12.09 | 1.61 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 10.29 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,000 | 7.29 | 3.64 |
| José Tena | WSH | $2,700 | 9.81 | 3.63 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $4,200 | 13.97 | 3.33 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 10.29 | 2.94 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.87 | 3.38 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.67 | 3.82 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 14.86 | 3.81 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 14.13 | 4.28 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,500 | 14.11 | 1.49 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.03 | 3.51 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,500 | 13.06 | 3.73 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.87 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,700 | 12.15 | 4.50 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.87 | 4.29 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 14.13 | 4.28 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,800 | 11.90 | 4.25 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $3,200 | 12.38 | 3.87 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,300 | 12.73 | 3.86 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.67 | 3.82 |
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.