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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,000 | 45.16 | 4.11 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,000 | 42.32 | 4.23 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,000 | 37.49 | 4.17 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,400 | 37.04 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,000 | 42.32 | 4.23 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,000 | 37.49 | 4.17 |
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $8,600 | 35.33 | 4.11 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,000 | 45.16 | 4.11 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 13.43 | 3.63 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 12.39 | 3.18 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,300 | 11.91 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.66 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 12.09 | 4.17 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 11.03 | 3.34 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 10.96 | 3.04 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.93 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 12.09 | 4.17 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,500 | 9.81 | 3.92 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 9.37 | 3.75 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.93 | 3.64 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.55 | 3.39 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.06 | 3.44 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 11.69 | 3.44 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 11.28 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 10.98 | 3.66 |
| Donovan Walton | ATH | $2,500 | 9.08 | 3.63 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $3,100 | 11.00 | 3.55 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 11.28 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.96 | 3.93 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,100 | 12.51 | 4.04 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 12.23 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,100 | 12.51 | 4.04 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.96 | 3.93 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 14.77 | 3.43 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.51 | 3.54 |
| Joshua Baez | STL | $2,800 | 14.16 | 5.06 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 13.90 | 4.09 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,800 | 13.58 | 3.57 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.59 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 12.79 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baez | STL | $2,800 | 14.16 | 5.06 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,700 | 11.67 | 4.32 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.22 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 12.05 | 4.15 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 13.90 | 4.09 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,700 | 10.72 | 3.97 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,000 | 11.87 | 3.96 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 11.78 | 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.