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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,600 | 35.66 | 3.72 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,300 | 35.23 | 3.42 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,000 | 34.43 | 3.44 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,500 | 33.30 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,500 | 30.17 | 4.02 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,600 | 35.66 | 3.72 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $8,800 | 31.13 | 3.54 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,700 | 30.72 | 3.53 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,500 | 15.13 | 4.32 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 15.08 | 3.77 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 14.20 | 3.23 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 13.53 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 11.48 | 4.41 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,500 | 15.13 | 4.32 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,900 | 12.49 | 4.31 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,600 | 10.89 | 4.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,500 | 16.57 | 3.68 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.44 | 3.57 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 11.02 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,500 | 16.57 | 3.68 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.61 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.44 | 3.57 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,100 | 14.79 | 3.61 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 13.58 | 4.38 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 13.48 | 3.96 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.41 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 13.58 | 4.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.41 | 4.06 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 12.85 | 4.02 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 13.48 | 3.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,200 | 13.61 | 3.24 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.87 | 3.48 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.67 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 11.58 | 4.45 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,600 | 9.26 | 3.56 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,200 | 7.67 | 3.49 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.69 | 3.48 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,700 | 14.95 | 3.18 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,400 | 14.77 | 4.34 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,500 | 14.61 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 14.52 | 3.38 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 14.42 | 4.12 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 14.40 | 4.50 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.00 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 13.09 | 5.45 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 14.40 | 4.50 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,400 | 14.77 | 4.34 |
| Steward Berroa | MIL | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.28 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,900 | 12.35 | 4.26 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,100 | 12.99 | 4.19 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,500 | 14.61 | 4.17 |
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.