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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $10,600 | 39.49 | 3.73 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,400 | 34.74 | 3.70 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,100 | 33.60 | 3.69 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,600 | 32.82 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $10,600 | 39.49 | 3.73 |
| Ryan Feltner | COL | $7,000 | 26.14 | 3.73 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,400 | 34.74 | 3.70 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,100 | 33.60 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.05 | 3.35 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 12.14 | 4.67 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,800 | 11.50 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 12.14 | 4.67 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 9.15 | 3.98 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,700 | 10.33 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.83 | 3.74 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,700 | 12.38 | 4.59 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.03 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 10.92 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,700 | 12.38 | 4.59 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,100 | 8.66 | 4.12 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.03 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.83 | 3.74 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 13.49 | 3.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.87 | 3.57 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 12.55 | 3.80 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.42 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $2,200 | 9.38 | 4.26 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.42 | 3.88 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 11.93 | 3.85 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.66 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 11.74 | 3.09 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 11.08 | 3.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,000 | 11.01 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 9.25 | 3.85 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,500 | 9.41 | 3.76 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,000 | 11.01 | 3.67 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 8.24 | 3.58 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 18.07 | 3.76 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.48 | 3.44 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 14.18 | 3.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 13.93 | 3.57 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,500 | 13.65 | 3.90 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,500 | 13.29 | 2.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.28 | 3.24 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,200 | 13.22 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,600 | 12.75 | 4.90 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,200 | 10.64 | 4.84 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,100 | 9.04 | 4.30 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.25 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,700 | 11.34 | 4.20 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.15 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,200 | 13.22 | 4.13 |
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.