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 | 38.29 | 3.79 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,500 | 35.87 | 3.42 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,000 | 30.88 | 3.86 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $8,500 | 30.17 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,000 | 30.88 | 3.86 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,100 | 38.29 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Sproat | MIL | $7,800 | 27.95 | 3.58 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $8,500 | 30.17 | 3.55 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,600 | 15.02 | 4.17 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,500 | 14.75 | 4.21 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,800 | 14.02 | 3.69 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 13.89 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,100 | 10.65 | 5.07 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $2,500 | 12.61 | 5.05 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,600 | 12.20 | 4.69 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,600 | 12.01 | 4.62 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,100 | 12.09 | 3.90 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,200 | 11.39 | 3.56 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.54 | 3.40 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.15 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,100 | 12.09 | 3.90 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,200 | 11.39 | 3.56 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.54 | 3.40 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.15 | 3.38 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.95 | 4.05 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.88 | 3.90 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.70 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.52 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.95 | 4.05 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.88 | 3.90 |
| 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 | 13.17 | 4.70 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 11.74 | 3.01 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 11.32 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,800 | 13.17 | 4.70 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,400 | 9.09 | 3.79 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 11.32 | 3.54 |
| 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 | 14.06 | 4.69 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 13.98 | 3.33 |
| 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 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,600 | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 13.07 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wiemer | WSH | $2,300 | 10.86 | 4.72 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,000 | 14.06 | 4.69 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,600 | 11.86 | 4.56 |
| Austin Slater | MIA | $2,100 | 9.22 | 4.39 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,400 | 10.49 | 4.37 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,600 | 10.72 | 4.12 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,500 | 13.96 | 3.99 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
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.