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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,000 | 21.74 | 2.17 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,700 | 20.04 | 2.07 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,000 | 18.96 | 2.11 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,300 | 18.76 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,900 | 18.36 | 2.32 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,300 | 18.76 | 2.26 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $6,900 | 15.11 | 2.19 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,100 | 17.64 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,900 | 8.83 | 2.26 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,300 | 8.76 | 2.04 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,200 | 8.44 | 2.01 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 8.31 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Senger | NYM | $2,200 | 5.29 | 2.40 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 6.20 | 2.38 |
| Jose Herrera | ARI | $2,400 | 5.54 | 2.31 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 10.60 | 1.93 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $3,900 | 9.26 | 2.37 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,100 | 8.97 | 1.76 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,900 | 8.83 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,400 | 8.39 | 2.47 |
| Hayden Senger | NYM | $2,200 | 5.29 | 2.40 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,900 | 6.92 | 2.39 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,600 | 8.57 | 2.38 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 11.01 | 1.97 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $8,600 | 9.42 | 1.10 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.05 | 1.97 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,800 | 8.81 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,400 | 5.77 | 2.40 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,400 | 7.68 | 2.26 |
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $3,200 | 7.19 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.31 | 1.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 9.76 | 1.84 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,600 | 9.73 | 1.74 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 9.66 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 9.66 | 2.30 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,300 | 5.28 | 2.29 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,200 | 7.18 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $10,000 | 10.23 | 1.02 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 9.24 | 1.74 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.09 | 1.85 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,600 | 8.79 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,900 | 7.26 | 2.50 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 4.93 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 13.02 | 2.03 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $6,000 | 11.44 | 1.91 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 11.09 | 1.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 10.74 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.64 | 1.69 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 10.36 | 1.67 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,700 | 10.31 | 2.19 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,700 | 10.07 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $2,200 | 6.70 | 3.05 |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | MIN | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 7.08 | 2.83 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $3,000 | 7.95 | 2.65 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,400 | 6.06 | 2.52 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 6.77 | 2.51 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.50 |
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.