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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,800 | 20.49 | 2.09 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,200 | 20.12 | 2.19 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,200 | 19.66 | 1.93 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,200 | 17.74 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,200 | 20.12 | 2.19 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,400 | 15.84 | 2.14 |
| Eric Lauer | TOR | $8,100 | 17.27 | 2.13 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,800 | 20.49 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 11.55 | 1.96 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 10.56 | 1.82 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $8,800 | 10.20 | 1.16 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,300 | 9.79 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,900 | 8.78 | 3.03 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,700 | 8.18 | 3.03 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,100 | 5.99 | 2.85 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,500 | 6.88 | 2.75 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 11.55 | 1.96 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,100 | 11.30 | 1.85 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 10.56 | 1.82 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $8,800 | 10.20 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,900 | 8.78 | 3.03 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,700 | 8.18 | 3.03 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,000 | 5.81 | 2.90 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,100 | 5.99 | 2.85 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,300 | 12.44 | 1.97 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 10.15 | 2.26 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.73 | 1.87 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,800 | 9.50 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,300 | 6.36 | 2.77 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 10.15 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,800 | 11.19 | 1.93 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,600 | 10.31 | 2.24 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.22 | 1.70 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,400 | 10.20 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 6.86 | 2.45 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,400 | 10.20 | 2.32 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,700 | 8.34 | 2.26 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.49 | 1.69 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,200 | 10.06 | 1.93 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 9.73 | 1.71 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,400 | 9.37 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 6.31 | 2.87 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,000 | 5.64 | 2.82 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,300 | 8.77 | 2.66 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 8.30 | 2.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,600 | 11.25 | 1.70 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,900 | 11.21 | 2.87 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,500 | 11.16 | 2.03 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $5,000 | 10.88 | 2.18 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $9,000 | 10.87 | 1.21 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.68 | 1.75 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,300 | 10.66 | 2.01 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,900 | 10.50 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 9.76 | 4.07 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,000 | 6.08 | 3.04 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,500 | 7.50 | 3.00 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,200 | 6.60 | 3.00 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,400 | 9.79 | 2.88 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,900 | 11.21 | 2.87 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,700 | 7.50 | 2.78 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.71 | 2.68 |
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.