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 | $10,100 | 41.77 | 4.14 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,500 | 37.95 | 3.61 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,000 | 33.71 | 4.21 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $8,500 | 31.65 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,000 | 33.71 | 4.21 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,100 | 41.77 | 4.14 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $8,500 | 31.65 | 3.72 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $7,500 | 27.16 | 3.62 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,500 | 14.78 | 4.22 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,600 | 14.77 | 4.10 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,000 | 14.47 | 4.82 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,800 | 14.02 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,100 | 10.65 | 5.07 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,000 | 14.47 | 4.82 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,600 | 12.20 | 4.69 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,600 | 11.99 | 4.61 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,100 | 12.07 | 3.89 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.54 | 3.40 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,200 | 10.36 | 3.24 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.15 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,100 | 12.07 | 3.89 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.54 | 3.40 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.15 | 3.38 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,200 | 7.27 | 3.31 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.95 | 4.05 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.70 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.52 | 3.13 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 12.27 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.09 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.95 | 4.05 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 11.88 | 3.83 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.37 | 3.52 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,800 | 13.19 | 4.71 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 11.74 | 3.01 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 10.44 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,800 | 13.19 | 4.71 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,400 | 8.70 | 3.63 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,800 | 9.91 | 3.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,000 | 17.54 | 5.85 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 13.96 | 3.32 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,500 | 13.96 | 3.99 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,700 | 13.82 | 3.74 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 13.50 | 3.14 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 13.46 | 3.06 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 13.07 | 3.19 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,700 | 12.78 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,000 | 17.54 | 5.85 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,600 | 11.86 | 4.56 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,400 | 10.49 | 4.37 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,200 | 9.45 | 4.30 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,600 | 10.58 | 4.07 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,500 | 13.96 | 3.99 |
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.