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 Bassitt | NYM | $10,400 | 17.22 | 1.66 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $10,800 | 16.69 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bassitt | NYM | $10,400 | 17.22 | 1.66 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $10,800 | 16.69 | 1.55 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomás Nido | NYM | $5,200 | 5.83 | 1.12 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $5,800 | 5.08 | 0.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomás Nido | NYM | $5,200 | 5.83 | 1.12 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $5,800 | 5.08 | 0.88 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $9,400 | 9.59 | 1.02 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $6,800 | 6.46 | 0.95 |
| Josh Bell | SD | $6,600 | 5.85 | 0.89 |
| Tomás Nido | NYM | $5,200 | 5.83 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomás Nido | NYM | $5,200 | 5.83 | 1.12 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $9,400 | 9.59 | 1.02 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $6,800 | 6.46 | 0.95 |
| Josh Bell | SD | $6,600 | 5.85 | 0.89 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $7,800 | 6.70 | 0.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $7,800 | 6.70 | 0.86 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $8,800 | 8.42 | 0.96 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $7,000 | 6.45 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $8,800 | 8.42 | 0.96 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $7,000 | 6.45 | 0.92 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $9,800 | 8.67 | 0.88 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $7,600 | 6.97 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $7,600 | 6.97 | 0.92 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $9,800 | 8.67 | 0.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $8,200 | 8.90 | 1.09 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $9,200 | 8.57 | 0.93 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $9,600 | 8.08 | 0.84 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $7,200 | 7.34 | 1.02 |
| Mark Canha | NYM | $7,400 | 6.52 | 0.88 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $4,600 | 6.08 | 1.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | SD | $4,600 | 6.08 | 1.32 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $8,200 | 8.90 | 1.09 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $7,200 | 7.34 | 1.02 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $9,200 | 8.57 | 0.93 |
| Mark Canha | NYM | $7,400 | 6.52 | 0.88 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $9,600 | 8.08 | 0.84 |
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.