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 | $10,200 | 22.57 | 2.21 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $12,200 | 21.89 | 1.79 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,300 | 21.86 | 2.35 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,400 | 21.73 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,600 | 19.44 | 2.56 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,300 | 21.86 | 2.35 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,400 | 21.73 | 2.31 |
| Erick Fedde | CWS | $7,400 | 17.03 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 8.78 | 1.63 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,000 | 8.64 | 2.16 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,600 | 8.33 | 2.31 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 8.31 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,300 | 6.82 | 2.97 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,900 | 7.48 | 2.58 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 8.31 | 2.52 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,200 | 5.41 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,700 | 10.01 | 2.71 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 10.00 | 1.70 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 9.96 | 1.61 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,800 | 9.42 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,300 | 6.82 | 2.97 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,300 | 6.71 | 2.92 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,700 | 10.01 | 2.71 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,900 | 7.48 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,300 | 9.54 | 1.80 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,600 | 9.53 | 2.65 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.15 | 1.79 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,800 | 8.58 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,600 | 9.53 | 2.65 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,100 | 8.12 | 2.62 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 12.62 | 2.07 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 11.49 | 1.80 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,200 | 10.94 | 1.77 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,600 | 10.73 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Tim Anderson | MIA | $2,300 | 5.33 | 2.32 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,200 | 7.24 | 2.26 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $3,700 | 8.01 | 2.16 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,800 | 11.28 | 1.95 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.33 | 1.72 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.25 | 1.68 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,900 | 9.11 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,500 | 6.78 | 2.71 |
| Justin Turner | TOR | $3,300 | 8.79 | 2.66 |
| Gio Urshela | DET | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,000 | 4.98 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.85 | 1.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.75 | 1.79 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,200 | 10.67 | 2.05 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,300 | 10.51 | 1.98 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $5,000 | 10.35 | 2.07 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,000 | 10.32 | 1.72 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,400 | 10.26 | 2.33 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,400 | 10.19 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | LAD | $2,200 | 7.29 | 3.31 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,500 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $3,000 | 8.46 | 2.82 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,100 | 8.48 | 2.73 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 8.63 | 2.70 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,100 | 5.68 | 2.70 |
| Oscar Colas | CWS | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
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.