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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,700 | 33.01 | 3.40 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 32.72 | 3.44 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,200 | 32.58 | 3.54 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,800 | 29.88 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $6,800 | 29.58 | 4.35 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,800 | 29.88 | 3.83 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $7,800 | 29.43 | 3.77 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $7,000 | 25.12 | 3.59 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 12.99 | 3.02 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.50 | 3.47 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 12.46 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,200 | 9.63 | 4.38 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 10.93 | 4.05 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,200 | 8.86 | 4.03 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 13.47 | 3.64 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,200 | 12.96 | 3.09 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.91 | 3.59 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.54 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 12.54 | 4.33 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.72 | 3.78 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,400 | 9.04 | 3.77 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,500 | 9.37 | 3.75 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 14.13 | 3.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.13 | 3.62 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.49 | 3.97 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,300 | 11.98 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $2,900 | 11.56 | 3.99 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.49 | 3.97 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 14.13 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,700 | 13.25 | 3.58 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 12.13 | 3.91 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,600 | 11.32 | 3.15 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.11 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,400 | 9.97 | 4.16 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.13 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 12.13 | 3.91 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 16.18 | 3.85 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,400 | 16.09 | 3.66 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 15.39 | 3.66 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,900 | 15.14 | 3.88 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 14.90 | 3.39 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 14.78 | 3.60 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,900 | 14.43 | 3.70 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.31 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,200 | 10.39 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Pillar | CWS | $2,100 | 9.67 | 4.60 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,400 | 10.98 | 4.57 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,400 | 10.75 | 4.48 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,500 | 10.64 | 4.26 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,200 | 13.52 | 4.22 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 13.42 | 4.19 |
| Aaron Hicks | LAA | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.17 |
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.