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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $12,000 | 25.48 | 2.12 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,000 | 20.44 | 2.27 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,000 | 17.26 | 1.73 |
| Will Warren | NYY | $8,500 | 17.11 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,000 | 20.44 | 2.27 |
| Cade Povich | BAL | $6,200 | 13.36 | 2.15 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $12,000 | 25.48 | 2.12 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $5,700 | 11.57 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.89 | 1.94 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 9.15 | 2.18 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,800 | 8.76 | 2.31 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,400 | 6.54 | 2.72 |
| Cesar Salazar | HOU | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.89 | 1.94 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 9.24 | 2.05 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 9.15 | 2.18 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,100 | 9.07 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,400 | 6.54 | 2.72 |
| Cesar Salazar | HOU | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,500 | 10.26 | 2.28 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 10.18 | 1.96 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 9.91 | 1.71 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 8.91 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | HOU | $3,100 | 7.91 | 2.55 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,600 | 8.24 | 2.29 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,500 | 10.26 | 2.28 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 8.73 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 11.50 | 1.95 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,800 | 11.00 | 2.29 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.76 | 2.03 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,800 | 11.00 | 2.29 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 6.93 | 2.17 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.76 | 2.03 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,700 | 9.20 | 1.96 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 9.31 | 3.21 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,500 | 8.91 | 1.98 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,200 | 8.90 | 1.71 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 8.47 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 9.31 | 3.21 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,700 | 7.10 | 2.63 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,900 | 7.28 | 2.51 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 8.47 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,300 | 12.11 | 2.82 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,400 | 11.56 | 2.14 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,700 | 11.41 | 2.00 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,400 | 10.86 | 2.47 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.74 | 1.79 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.69 | 1.64 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $4,900 | 10.40 | 2.12 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,500 | 10.24 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Caissie | CHC | $2,300 | 6.55 | 2.85 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,300 | 12.11 | 2.82 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,800 | 7.89 | 2.82 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,900 | 7.90 | 2.72 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,500 | 9.46 | 2.70 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,600 | 6.92 | 2.66 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $3,100 | 8.02 | 2.59 |
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.