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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,300 | 35.42 | 4.27 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,100 | 34.99 | 3.46 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,000 | 32.26 | 4.03 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $8,100 | 31.85 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,300 | 35.42 | 4.27 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,000 | 32.26 | 4.03 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $7,700 | 30.28 | 3.93 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $8,100 | 31.85 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 14.79 | 3.79 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 14.57 | 4.16 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 13.53 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,500 | 11.46 | 4.59 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 10.81 | 4.32 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,200 | 9.45 | 4.30 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 14.57 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 12.37 | 3.44 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.22 | 3.39 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 11.08 | 3.26 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.62 | 3.66 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 12.37 | 3.44 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.22 | 3.39 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.59 | 3.40 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,000 | 13.34 | 4.45 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 13.32 | 3.33 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,000 | 13.34 | 4.45 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 11.19 | 4.00 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 11.58 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.62 | 3.24 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 11.95 | 3.15 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,500 | 9.09 | 3.63 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 8.30 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 16.56 | 3.68 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 16.12 | 3.66 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 15.56 | 3.54 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 14.79 | 3.70 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.63 | 3.57 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 14.14 | 3.29 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,500 | 13.44 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,500 | 11.20 | 4.48 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,400 | 10.50 | 4.38 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 12.26 | 4.23 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,200 | 9.06 | 4.12 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,000 | 12.19 | 4.06 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,300 | 9.23 | 4.01 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 8.74 | 3.97 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,500 | 9.82 | 3.93 |
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.