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 | 38.97 | 3.78 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,300 | 36.58 | 3.93 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,000 | 35.96 | 4.00 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,800 | 35.84 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $7,700 | 31.60 | 4.10 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,000 | 35.96 | 4.00 |
| Keaton Winn | SF | $6,400 | 25.49 | 3.98 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,300 | 36.58 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.30 | 3.15 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,800 | 12.04 | 4.30 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 11.81 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,800 | 12.04 | 4.30 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,600 | 10.63 | 4.09 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 11.52 | 3.97 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 11.98 | 3.24 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.71 | 3.25 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 10.99 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 10.82 | 3.61 |
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,200 | 7.95 | 3.61 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,000 | 10.57 | 3.52 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.94 | 3.47 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 14.50 | 3.92 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.29 | 3.25 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.91 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 14.50 | 3.92 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,200 | 12.49 | 3.90 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,900 | 11.00 | 3.79 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 10.75 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $3,600 | 11.69 | 3.25 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 11.44 | 3.01 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,600 | 10.91 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,700 | 10.44 | 3.87 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $2,900 | 10.33 | 3.56 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 10.29 | 3.55 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 18.33 | 3.67 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 15.88 | 3.61 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,500 | 14.24 | 4.07 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.18 | 3.15 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.01 | 3.42 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 13.57 | 3.57 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 13.20 | 3.30 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,000 | 13.05 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 12.49 | 4.99 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,000 | 13.05 | 4.35 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,300 | 9.99 | 4.34 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,500 | 10.69 | 4.28 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $2,900 | 12.22 | 4.21 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 12.09 | 4.17 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,500 | 14.24 | 4.07 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,800 | 11.40 | 4.07 |
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.