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 | $10,300 | 37.32 | 3.62 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,700 | 36.57 | 3.77 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,000 | 35.18 | 3.52 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $8,800 | 30.32 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,700 | 36.57 | 3.77 |
| Ryan Feltner | COL | $7,500 | 27.46 | 3.66 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,300 | 37.32 | 3.62 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,000 | 35.18 | 3.52 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,400 | 12.27 | 3.61 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,700 | 11.54 | 3.12 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,100 | 10.87 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $2,300 | 9.90 | 4.30 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,600 | 10.71 | 4.12 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,800 | 10.47 | 3.74 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 9.34 | 3.34 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,800 | 8.60 | 3.07 |
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,000 | 7.61 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,000 | 7.61 | 3.81 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 9.34 | 3.34 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,800 | 8.60 | 3.07 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 17.68 | 3.93 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,400 | 12.80 | 3.76 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 11.65 | 2.71 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 17.68 | 3.93 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,400 | 12.80 | 3.76 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,600 | 9.04 | 3.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.10 | 3.36 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 11.22 | 3.20 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,000 | 10.19 | 3.40 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 9.01 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,000 | 10.19 | 3.40 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.10 | 3.36 |
| Jonah Bride | MIA | $2,400 | 8.05 | 3.36 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 9.01 | 3.34 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 13.97 | 3.41 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,000 | 12.91 | 3.23 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,000 | 12.49 | 4.16 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,300 | 12.36 | 3.75 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,500 | 12.32 | 3.52 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $3,400 | 12.20 | 3.59 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,000 | 12.49 | 4.16 |
| Hunter Renfroe | KC | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,300 | 9.07 | 3.95 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,900 | 11.43 | 3.94 |
| Forrest Wall | MIA | $2,200 | 8.31 | 3.78 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,300 | 12.36 | 3.75 |
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.