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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,400 | 20.32 | 2.16 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,800 | 19.89 | 2.03 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,600 | 19.85 | 2.07 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $8,800 | 15.30 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Feltner | COL | $6,000 | 13.19 | 2.20 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,400 | 20.32 | 2.16 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,600 | 19.85 | 2.07 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,800 | 19.89 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 9.30 | 1.82 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 8.22 | 2.49 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,100 | 8.09 | 1.97 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,100 | 7.18 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $2,400 | 7.12 | 2.97 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 6.46 | 2.59 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.58 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 9.30 | 1.82 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,200 | 8.68 | 1.67 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,900 | 8.60 | 2.21 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,600 | 8.53 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $2,400 | 7.12 | 2.97 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 6.46 | 2.59 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.58 | 2.54 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,600 | 8.60 | 2.39 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 7.24 | 1.81 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $4,200 | 7.13 | 1.70 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,200 | 6.55 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,400 | 6.06 | 2.53 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,600 | 8.60 | 2.39 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,200 | 6.55 | 2.05 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,100 | 6.19 | 2.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 13.60 | 2.09 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 10.25 | 2.56 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,200 | 9.90 | 2.36 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 8.97 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 10.25 | 2.56 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,800 | 7.01 | 2.50 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,200 | 9.90 | 2.36 |
| Ryan Kreidler | DET | $2,100 | 4.64 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.77 | 1.79 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,100 | 8.61 | 1.69 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,100 | 7.71 | 1.88 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $4,000 | 6.93 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.66 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,100 | 7.71 | 1.88 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.77 | 1.79 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $4,000 | 6.93 | 1.73 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,800 | 10.59 | 1.83 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $5,300 | 9.76 | 1.84 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $5,000 | 9.55 | 1.91 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $5,200 | 9.53 | 1.83 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,700 | 9.41 | 2.00 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,200 | 9.34 | 2.22 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $4,500 | 9.22 | 2.05 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,000 | 7.28 | 2.43 |
| Hunter Renfroe | KC | $3,600 | 8.71 | 2.42 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.38 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,000 | 7.13 | 2.38 |
| Willie Calhoun | LAA | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
| Forrest Wall | MIA | $2,800 | 6.53 | 2.33 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.32 |
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.