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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $8,500 | 17.77 | 2.09 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,000 | 17.07 | 1.90 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $8,300 | 16.10 | 1.94 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,200 | 15.27 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $8,500 | 17.77 | 2.09 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $8,300 | 16.10 | 1.94 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,000 | 17.07 | 1.90 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $6,800 | 12.83 | 1.89 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 10.76 | 2.03 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.44 | 2.36 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $5,000 | 9.24 | 1.85 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $4,200 | 8.88 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.55 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,400 | 8.12 | 2.39 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.44 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 10.76 | 2.03 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,200 | 10.35 | 1.99 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,700 | 10.05 | 2.14 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $4,800 | 9.71 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,300 | 7.47 | 3.25 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,400 | 7.24 | 3.02 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.72 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 10.64 | 2.05 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 9.56 | 1.95 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 8.84 | 1.77 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 8.55 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 6.43 | 2.38 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,100 | 7.32 | 2.36 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,500 | 7.88 | 2.25 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 7.48 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.07 | 1.68 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.61 | 2.40 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.50 | 1.56 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 9.21 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.47 | 2.59 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,800 | 6.96 | 2.49 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 7.31 | 2.44 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.61 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 9.93 | 1.95 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.64 | 1.69 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.07 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 8.48 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 6.84 | 2.97 |
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 4.99 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.64 | 1.95 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,200 | 11.63 | 2.24 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 11.42 | 1.97 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,600 | 10.58 | 1.60 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,000 | 10.45 | 2.09 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 9.71 | 1.65 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.70 | 1.76 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,500 | 9.58 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,000 | 6.34 | 3.17 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,500 | 7.37 | 2.95 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,600 | 7.37 | 2.84 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,000 | 8.43 | 2.81 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 6.76 | 2.70 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,400 | 6.44 | 2.68 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.63 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
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.