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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $11,500 | 42.52 | 3.70 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,200 | 37.95 | 3.72 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,100 | 37.75 | 3.74 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,800 | 36.32 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Gil | NYY | $8,400 | 34.73 | 4.14 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,300 | 34.24 | 4.13 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,100 | 31.44 | 3.88 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $9,500 | 35.91 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,100 | 13.90 | 3.39 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,200 | 13.66 | 4.27 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,200 | 12.69 | 3.97 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,500 | 12.49 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,700 | 11.90 | 4.41 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,200 | 13.66 | 4.27 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,600 | 10.57 | 4.07 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 13.25 | 3.31 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.61 | 3.32 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.07 | 3.09 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,600 | 10.30 | 3.96 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 8.99 | 3.91 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 10.44 | 3.87 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 15.28 | 3.64 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 15.19 | 4.10 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.45 | 3.54 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 15.19 | 4.10 |
| Amed Rosario | TB | $2,900 | 11.58 | 3.99 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 12.26 | 3.72 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,400 | 8.88 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.94 | 3.32 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.66 | 3.76 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 11.60 | 3.22 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 10.45 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,300 | 10.33 | 4.49 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.66 | 3.76 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 10.45 | 3.48 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $2,800 | 9.60 | 3.43 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 16.37 | 3.72 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 14.83 | 3.29 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,400 | 14.42 | 3.28 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 14.08 | 3.27 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.91 | 3.39 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,200 | 13.34 | 3.18 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,100 | 12.51 | 4.03 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,800 | 12.49 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,500 | 11.86 | 4.75 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,300 | 10.27 | 4.47 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,500 | 11.02 | 4.41 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,500 | 10.90 | 4.36 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Harold Ramírez | TB | $2,700 | 10.96 | 4.06 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,100 | 12.51 | 4.03 |
| Eloy Jiménez | CWS | $2,600 | 10.44 | 4.02 |
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.