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 | $9,300 | 20.61 | 2.22 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,800 | 18.65 | 1.90 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $11,600 | 17.59 | 1.52 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,000 | 16.76 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 20.61 | 2.22 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $6,700 | 14.80 | 2.21 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $7,700 | 16.73 | 2.17 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,000 | 16.76 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,500 | 10.50 | 2.33 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 9.05 | 1.68 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,200 | 8.93 | 2.13 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,800 | 8.67 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.52 | 2.51 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 5.61 | 2.44 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,400 | 5.86 | 2.44 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,700 | 6.58 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,400 | 11.29 | 2.57 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,500 | 10.50 | 2.33 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,800 | 9.98 | 2.08 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,300 | 9.90 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,700 | 9.53 | 3.53 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,400 | 8.99 | 2.64 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,000 | 7.76 | 2.59 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,400 | 11.29 | 2.57 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $8,400 | 9.29 | 1.11 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,900 | 9.19 | 1.88 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 8.82 | 1.70 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,900 | 8.68 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,600 | 6.34 | 2.44 |
| Willi Castro | COL | $3,400 | 8.00 | 2.35 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,000 | 7.01 | 2.34 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,700 | 10.11 | 1.77 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 9.54 | 1.80 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.34 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,000 | 6.14 | 3.07 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,600 | 7.96 | 3.06 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,900 | 7.01 | 2.42 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 5.72 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 8.97 | 1.60 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,800 | 8.77 | 1.83 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,800 | 8.70 | 1.81 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,000 | 8.62 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,500 | 6.55 | 2.62 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
| Ramon Urias | STL | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 4.72 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.60 | 1.97 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.96 | 1.71 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,400 | 10.38 | 1.92 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,900 | 10.19 | 2.08 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $4,300 | 9.91 | 2.30 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $6,000 | 9.59 | 1.60 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 9.56 | 1.91 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $4,700 | 9.54 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,200 | 7.11 | 3.23 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,300 | 6.50 | 2.82 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,200 | 6.17 | 2.81 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,200 | 8.89 | 2.78 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.69 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 8.80 | 2.51 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
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.