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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,000 | 27.75 | 3.08 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 22.66 | 2.06 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,200 | 21.80 | 2.14 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,200 | 18.31 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,000 | 27.75 | 3.08 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,200 | 18.31 | 2.23 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,200 | 21.80 | 2.14 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 22.66 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.35 | 1.64 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,700 | 9.67 | 2.06 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,400 | 8.52 | 1.94 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 8.25 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,200 | 5.57 | 2.53 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,500 | 5.74 | 2.30 |
| Willie MacIver | ATH | $2,900 | 6.68 | 2.30 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.93 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,400 | 10.65 | 1.97 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.35 | 1.64 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,500 | 10.30 | 1.87 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 9.88 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,200 | 8.53 | 2.67 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,100 | 7.93 | 2.56 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,200 | 5.57 | 2.53 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,200 | 7.46 | 2.33 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,700 | 10.50 | 2.23 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,600 | 10.47 | 2.28 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 9.19 | 2.36 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 9.18 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ritter | COL | $2,300 | 5.79 | 2.52 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 9.19 | 2.36 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,500 | 8.19 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.99 | 1.93 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 10.52 | 1.81 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.20 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,600 | 9.67 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,000 | 7.49 | 2.50 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,800 | 8.99 | 2.37 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,600 | 6.04 | 2.32 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,000 | 9.28 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,400 | 9.93 | 2.26 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,800 | 9.70 | 2.55 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 9.47 | 2.06 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 8.78 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.64 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,800 | 9.70 | 2.55 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,900 | 7.17 | 2.47 |
| Darell Hernaiz | ATH | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 13.72 | 2.29 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.77 | 2.00 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.74 | 1.96 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $4,000 | 10.82 | 2.70 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,800 | 10.46 | 2.18 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,800 | 10.30 | 2.15 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,800 | 10.14 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,100 | 10.13 | 3.27 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,400 | 7.27 | 3.03 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,500 | 7.53 | 3.01 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $4,000 | 10.82 | 2.70 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,300 | 6.08 | 2.64 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,600 | 9.43 | 2.62 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $3,100 | 8.03 | 2.59 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,500 | 6.40 | 2.56 |
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.