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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,200 | 20.35 | 2.21 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,500 | 18.88 | 1.99 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,000 | 17.43 | 1.94 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,000 | 16.97 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,200 | 20.35 | 2.21 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,100 | 16.39 | 2.02 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,500 | 18.88 | 1.99 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,000 | 17.43 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 9.26 | 1.78 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 8.99 | 1.76 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,100 | 8.97 | 1.47 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,800 | 7.92 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,600 | 6.45 | 2.48 |
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $3,200 | 7.86 | 2.46 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,400 | 5.86 | 2.44 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,900 | 7.03 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 11.71 | 1.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 11.42 | 1.84 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,400 | 9.38 | 2.13 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 9.26 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,000 | 7.12 | 3.56 |
| Bob Seymour | TB | $2,100 | 6.01 | 2.86 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,800 | 6.98 | 2.49 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,600 | 6.45 | 2.48 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,800 | 10.46 | 2.18 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 9.64 | 1.85 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 9.17 | 1.87 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,600 | 8.35 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,800 | 6.42 | 2.29 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,800 | 10.46 | 2.18 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,400 | 7.16 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,300 | 10.46 | 1.97 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.08 | 1.74 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 9.84 | 1.76 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,600 | 9.60 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 8.19 | 3.03 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,800 | 6.80 | 2.43 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,000 | 8.95 | 2.24 |
| Darell Hernaiz | ATH | $3,300 | 7.15 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,100 | 9.46 | 1.86 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,400 | 9.28 | 1.72 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,800 | 9.16 | 1.91 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,600 | 7.59 | 2.92 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,400 | 5.68 | 2.37 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,700 | 7.75 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,000 | 10.83 | 2.17 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 10.47 | 1.84 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.38 | 1.60 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.28 | 1.77 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,100 | 10.04 | 2.45 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $4,800 | 9.99 | 2.08 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,900 | 9.72 | 1.98 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,400 | 9.47 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,200 | 7.51 | 3.42 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,100 | 6.72 | 3.20 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,400 | 7.34 | 3.06 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,500 | 7.16 | 2.86 |
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $2,300 | 6.49 | 2.82 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,000 | 5.60 | 2.80 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,500 | 9.46 | 2.70 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,400 | 6.43 | 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.