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 | 36.40 | 3.60 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,600 | 35.00 | 4.07 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,000 | 33.47 | 4.18 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,500 | 33.02 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,000 | 33.47 | 4.18 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,600 | 35.00 | 4.07 |
| Slade Cecconi | CLE | $7,200 | 28.31 | 3.93 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $8,100 | 31.11 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,900 | 14.03 | 3.60 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 13.38 | 3.93 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,400 | 13.17 | 3.87 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,700 | 12.68 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.43 | 4.17 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $2,900 | 11.65 | 4.02 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 13.38 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.65 | 3.76 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 10.51 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,200 | 8.93 | 4.06 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.65 | 3.76 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 13.22 | 3.89 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.60 | 3.60 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.45 | 3.11 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.33 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.33 | 4.40 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 11.53 | 3.97 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 13.22 | 3.89 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.60 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 14.94 | 4.27 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 11.73 | 3.26 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.44 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 14.94 | 4.27 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.44 | 3.94 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 15.28 | 3.47 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.69 | 3.42 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 13.86 | 4.20 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 13.44 | 4.63 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,900 | 13.26 | 3.40 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 12.72 | 3.35 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $4,300 | 12.68 | 2.95 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 13.44 | 4.63 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,000 | 12.61 | 4.20 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 13.86 | 4.20 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.15 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,400 | 9.71 | 4.05 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
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.