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 | $9,600 | 36.83 | 3.84 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,900 | 33.30 | 3.36 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,400 | 32.85 | 3.49 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,300 | 32.01 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,600 | 36.83 | 3.84 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,100 | 29.52 | 3.64 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,400 | 32.85 | 3.49 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,300 | 32.01 | 3.44 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 15.61 | 3.72 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 15.06 | 3.67 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,100 | 12.61 | 4.07 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,400 | 12.11 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $2,300 | 11.17 | 4.86 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 9.46 | 4.51 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,100 | 12.61 | 4.07 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | BOS | $2,600 | 10.44 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,100 | 13.59 | 4.38 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.87 | 3.62 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 10.81 | 3.49 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 10.68 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,100 | 13.59 | 4.38 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 10.68 | 3.68 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.87 | 3.62 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 10.81 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 13.86 | 4.20 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.03 | 3.34 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.92 | 3.80 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,100 | 9.00 | 4.29 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 13.86 | 4.20 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.92 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 12.58 | 3.70 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.28 | 3.41 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 10.56 | 3.02 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 12.58 | 3.70 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,200 | 7.71 | 3.50 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.28 | 3.41 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,500 | 14.42 | 4.12 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 13.94 | 2.97 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 13.75 | 3.53 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 13.72 | 3.61 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,000 | 13.24 | 4.41 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,100 | 13.19 | 4.26 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 12.85 | 3.89 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 12.59 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,000 | 13.24 | 4.41 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,100 | 13.19 | 4.26 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,500 | 14.42 | 4.12 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,300 | 9.44 | 4.10 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 12.59 | 4.06 |
| Randal Grichuk | KC | $2,400 | 9.53 | 3.97 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,300 | 9.08 | 3.95 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 12.85 | 3.89 |
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.