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 | $9,500 | 21.00 | 2.21 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,800 | 18.74 | 1.74 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,300 | 18.50 | 1.99 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,700 | 18.47 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,700 | 18.47 | 2.40 |
| Hayden Birdsong | SF | $6,000 | 13.48 | 2.25 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,500 | 21.00 | 2.21 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,000 | 16.76 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,300 | 8.94 | 2.08 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,900 | 8.88 | 2.28 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,500 | 8.79 | 1.95 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 8.49 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,500 | 7.29 | 2.92 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.56 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,000 | 4.67 | 2.33 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,400 | 5.47 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,200 | 10.19 | 1.96 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $9,600 | 10.18 | 1.06 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,300 | 8.94 | 2.08 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,900 | 8.88 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 7.95 | 2.95 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,500 | 7.29 | 2.92 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 6.92 | 2.56 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 9.37 | 1.74 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 8.85 | 1.88 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,900 | 8.83 | 1.80 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,700 | 8.40 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Drury | LAA | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| Luis Guillorme | ARI | $2,200 | 5.15 | 2.34 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,700 | 8.40 | 2.27 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,500 | 7.86 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 11.31 | 1.71 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,900 | 11.05 | 1.87 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,500 | 10.56 | 1.62 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,700 | 10.22 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,300 | 8.56 | 2.60 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.19 | 2.48 |
| Mason McCoy | SD | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,800 | 9.15 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 10.82 | 2.04 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 9.87 | 1.54 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,300 | 9.78 | 1.85 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,300 | 9.06 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $2,600 | 6.41 | 2.46 |
| Paul DeJong | KC | $3,500 | 7.76 | 2.22 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $3,100 | 6.81 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 12.03 | 1.94 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 11.71 | 1.70 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 11.59 | 2.19 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 11.30 | 1.79 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 11.08 | 1.70 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,500 | 10.98 | 2.44 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,200 | 10.86 | 2.59 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,200 | 10.57 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,100 | 8.89 | 2.87 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,200 | 8.79 | 2.75 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,500 | 6.79 | 2.71 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,300 | 6.20 | 2.70 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,100 | 8.35 | 2.69 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 5.78 | 2.63 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,900 | 7.58 | 2.61 |
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.