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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,500 | 23.42 | 2.47 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,700 | 21.81 | 2.25 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,400 | 18.26 | 2.17 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $7,300 | 16.39 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,500 | 23.42 | 2.47 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $6,300 | 15.03 | 2.39 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $7,300 | 16.39 | 2.25 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,700 | 21.81 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,900 | 11.39 | 2.32 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $9,600 | 9.71 | 1.01 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,700 | 9.05 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.54 | 2.77 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,600 | 7.08 | 2.72 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,600 | 6.45 | 2.48 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,700 | 9.05 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,900 | 11.39 | 2.32 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,100 | 11.10 | 2.18 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,900 | 10.63 | 1.80 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 10.27 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,400 | 7.84 | 3.27 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 8.98 | 2.99 |
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.54 | 2.77 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,600 | 7.08 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,200 | 9.32 | 2.22 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,100 | 8.93 | 2.88 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 8.33 | 1.85 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 7.98 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,100 | 8.93 | 2.88 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,200 | 9.32 | 2.22 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 6.64 | 2.21 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,900 | 7.71 | 1.98 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,600 | 9.87 | 2.15 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 9.74 | 1.55 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,300 | 9.69 | 1.83 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 9.61 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 7.03 | 2.81 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,700 | 7.07 | 2.62 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,600 | 6.21 | 2.39 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,100 | 8.90 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,800 | 10.14 | 1.03 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 8.95 | 1.54 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,000 | 8.30 | 2.08 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,200 | 8.20 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady House | WSH | $2,700 | 6.73 | 2.49 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,300 | 5.41 | 2.35 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,200 | 7.04 | 2.20 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,200 | 7.04 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $7,000 | 13.03 | 1.86 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 10.60 | 1.86 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,500 | 10.47 | 1.90 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,700 | 10.43 | 2.22 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 10.27 | 1.66 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 9.99 | 1.64 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,000 | 9.97 | 1.66 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 9.77 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,500 | 8.02 | 3.21 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,000 | 6.18 | 3.09 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 8.47 | 3.03 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,800 | 8.44 | 3.01 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,500 | 7.19 | 2.88 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,300 | 6.56 | 2.85 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,300 | 6.35 | 2.76 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
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.