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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,300 | 22.09 | 2.14 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,900 | 19.90 | 2.24 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,600 | 19.81 | 2.30 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,500 | 19.42 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,600 | 19.81 | 2.30 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,300 | 18.82 | 2.27 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,800 | 17.54 | 2.25 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,900 | 19.90 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,700 | 8.91 | 1.56 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,100 | 8.85 | 2.16 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,900 | 8.83 | 1.50 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,500 | 8.60 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Maldonado | CWS | $2,000 | 5.18 | 2.59 |
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,200 | 5.53 | 2.51 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,100 | 5.25 | 2.50 |
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,000 | 4.93 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 9.88 | 1.70 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 9.22 | 1.54 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,800 | 9.17 | 2.41 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,300 | 8.92 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Locklear | SEA | $2,100 | 6.22 | 2.96 |
| Martin Maldonado | CWS | $2,000 | 5.18 | 2.59 |
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,200 | 5.53 | 2.51 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,100 | 5.25 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $4,700 | 9.39 | 2.00 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 9.18 | 1.61 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.07 | 1.74 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,800 | 8.43 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Westbrook | BOS | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.78 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,800 | 8.43 | 2.22 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,900 | 6.33 | 2.18 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 6.27 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 11.56 | 1.81 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,400 | 10.94 | 2.03 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 10.73 | 1.70 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $5,100 | 9.78 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIA | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,400 | 8.30 | 2.44 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,800 | 7.92 | 2.08 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $4,100 | 9.73 | 2.37 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,400 | 9.32 | 2.12 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,700 | 8.75 | 1.86 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 8.75 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 6.18 | 2.57 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $3,200 | 7.94 | 2.48 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $4,100 | 9.73 | 2.37 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,800 | 6.53 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 13.56 | 2.02 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 11.74 | 1.86 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,000 | 10.71 | 2.14 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.44 | 1.86 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.30 | 1.78 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $4,500 | 10.06 | 2.24 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $4,800 | 10.03 | 2.09 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,600 | 10.02 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,100 | 6.38 | 3.04 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 7.65 | 2.94 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,800 | 8.13 | 2.90 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,300 | 6.62 | 2.88 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,500 | 9.71 | 2.77 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $3,200 | 7.87 | 2.46 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,900 | 7.09 | 2.44 |
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.