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 | $8,300 | 20.28 | 2.44 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,800 | 19.25 | 1.96 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,200 | 18.24 | 1.98 |
| Lance Lynn | STL | $8,100 | 16.85 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,300 | 20.28 | 2.44 |
| Lance Lynn | STL | $8,100 | 16.85 | 2.08 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,200 | 18.24 | 1.98 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,800 | 19.25 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $4,200 | 8.64 | 2.06 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $6,200 | 8.43 | 1.36 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $3,500 | 7.13 | 2.04 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $3,600 | 6.19 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,500 | 5.76 | 2.30 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $4,200 | 8.64 | 2.06 |
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,900 | 5.96 | 2.05 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $3,500 | 7.13 | 2.04 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $4,200 | 8.64 | 2.06 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,000 | 8.43 | 1.69 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $6,200 | 8.43 | 1.36 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,500 | 8.14 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,500 | 5.76 | 2.30 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $3,200 | 6.87 | 2.15 |
| Joey Gallo | WSH | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $4,200 | 8.64 | 2.06 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,300 | 9.53 | 2.22 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,600 | 8.56 | 1.86 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,200 | 7.98 | 1.90 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,300 | 9.53 | 2.22 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,800 | 5.51 | 1.97 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,400 | 6.66 | 1.96 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.50 | 1.67 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,500 | 9.99 | 1.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $9,000 | 9.53 | 1.06 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,900 | 8.75 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Shewmake | CWS | $2,300 | 6.88 | 2.99 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 5.79 | 2.14 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,500 | 9.99 | 1.82 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,900 | 5.25 | 1.81 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 8.76 | 1.51 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,700 | 8.63 | 1.84 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,300 | 8.48 | 1.97 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,700 | 8.37 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,700 | 8.37 | 3.10 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,300 | 8.48 | 1.97 |
| Yoan Moncada | CWS | $4,100 | 7.69 | 1.88 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,700 | 8.63 | 1.84 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,600 | 9.35 | 1.67 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,300 | 9.30 | 1.75 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $4,700 | 9.21 | 1.96 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $7,000 | 8.76 | 1.25 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $8,400 | 8.72 | 1.04 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,700 | 8.71 | 2.35 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,800 | 8.48 | 2.23 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,600 | 8.31 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,700 | 7.46 | 2.76 |
| Nick Gordon | MIA | $2,800 | 6.94 | 2.48 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,600 | 6.43 | 2.47 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,300 | 5.51 | 2.40 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,700 | 8.71 | 2.35 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,900 | 6.59 | 2.27 |
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.