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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,500 | 37.76 | 3.97 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,400 | 37.06 | 3.94 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,700 | 34.48 | 3.55 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $7,800 | 33.81 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $7,800 | 33.81 | 4.33 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,100 | 33.59 | 4.15 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,500 | 37.76 | 3.97 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,400 | 37.06 | 3.94 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 12.51 | 3.68 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,300 | 12.05 | 3.65 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 11.98 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,700 | 11.91 | 4.41 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,100 | 8.31 | 3.96 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.37 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 13.35 | 4.05 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.16 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,500 | 10.70 | 4.28 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 13.35 | 4.05 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.16 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 14.77 | 3.99 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 14.62 | 3.75 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 13.09 | 3.97 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.48 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 12.12 | 4.18 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 14.77 | 3.99 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 9.16 | 3.98 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 13.09 | 3.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 14.28 | 4.08 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,900 | 12.86 | 3.30 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.73 | 3.98 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 11.53 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 14.28 | 4.08 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.73 | 3.98 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,500 | 8.85 | 3.54 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $2,900 | 9.83 | 3.39 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 15.99 | 4.10 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.82 | 3.37 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,900 | 15.12 | 3.88 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.10 | 3.15 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,000 | 15.01 | 3.75 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,300 | 14.98 | 3.48 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 13.97 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.73 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,800 | 12.19 | 4.35 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.21 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,200 | 13.18 | 4.12 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.94 | 4.12 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 15.99 | 4.10 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,600 | 10.62 | 4.09 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,200 | 12.94 | 4.04 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,400 | 13.69 | 4.03 |
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.