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 | $11,300 | 25.22 | 2.23 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,300 | 19.25 | 2.07 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,000 | 18.28 | 2.03 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $11,600 | 17.27 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,300 | 14.73 | 2.34 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $11,300 | 25.22 | 2.23 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,300 | 19.25 | 2.07 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,000 | 18.28 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 11.76 | 1.81 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,000 | 10.58 | 1.76 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $3,700 | 8.54 | 2.31 |
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $4,200 | 7.23 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 5.39 | 2.45 |
| Andrew Knizner | SF | $2,100 | 5.13 | 2.44 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $3,700 | 8.54 | 2.31 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,300 | 5.23 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 11.76 | 1.81 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,000 | 10.58 | 1.76 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,100 | 9.73 | 2.37 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $9,000 | 9.65 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,500 | 7.55 | 3.02 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,700 | 9.26 | 2.50 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 5.39 | 2.45 |
| Andrew Knizner | SF | $2,100 | 5.13 | 2.44 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 9.39 | 2.09 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 9.37 | 2.29 |
| Tommy Edman | LAD | $4,700 | 8.75 | 1.86 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,800 | 8.62 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,100 | 5.59 | 2.66 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 5.50 | 2.39 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,200 | 7.56 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,900 | 10.18 | 2.08 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 9.74 | 1.80 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,800 | 9.23 | 1.59 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 8.91 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,800 | 6.99 | 2.50 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 7.59 | 2.30 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,700 | 8.34 | 2.25 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,600 | 8.07 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,700 | 9.56 | 2.03 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.43 | 1.68 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,100 | 8.98 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio Urshela | ATH | $2,300 | 5.61 | 2.44 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,300 | 7.67 | 2.32 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,400 | 5.40 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $10,200 | 12.26 | 1.20 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 11.32 | 1.99 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $9,200 | 10.73 | 1.17 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,400 | 10.57 | 1.65 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $5,200 | 10.09 | 1.94 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,400 | 10.01 | 2.28 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,100 | 9.89 | 1.62 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,500 | 7.52 | 3.01 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,400 | 6.19 | 2.58 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,200 | 7.88 | 2.46 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,700 | 9.01 | 2.43 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,100 | 7.45 | 2.40 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,500 | 8.15 | 2.33 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,900 | 9.01 | 2.31 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 5.70 | 2.28 |
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.