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 | $10,200 | 43.91 | 4.30 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,600 | 35.49 | 3.70 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,200 | 32.20 | 3.93 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 31.54 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,200 | 43.91 | 4.30 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,200 | 32.20 | 3.93 |
| Griffin Canning | NYM | $7,700 | 28.59 | 3.71 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,600 | 35.49 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,500 | 15.80 | 4.51 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,800 | 14.08 | 3.71 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 13.10 | 3.64 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,600 | 11.78 | 4.53 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,500 | 15.80 | 4.51 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,900 | 12.39 | 4.27 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,100 | 12.42 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.26 | 3.95 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $3,200 | 9.51 | 2.97 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 8.36 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.26 | 3.95 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 8.36 | 3.22 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $3,200 | 9.51 | 2.97 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.99 | 3.94 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.65 | 3.33 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 11.38 | 3.16 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 11.06 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.99 | 3.94 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 9.32 | 3.88 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 10.33 | 3.56 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,000 | 10.66 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.63 | 3.72 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.12 | 3.28 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,800 | 12.01 | 3.16 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 11.54 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.63 | 3.72 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 11.54 | 3.72 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,900 | 9.53 | 3.29 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.12 | 3.28 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,400 | 16.10 | 3.66 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,200 | 16.02 | 3.08 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.98 | 3.84 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.46 | 3.71 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,300 | 13.94 | 3.24 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 13.47 | 4.08 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,600 | 13.31 | 3.70 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 12.92 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,100 | 10.23 | 4.87 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 13.47 | 4.08 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.97 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $3,000 | 11.89 | 3.96 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,700 | 10.62 | 3.93 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,000 | 11.57 | 3.86 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.98 | 3.84 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,100 | 11.83 | 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.