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 | $10,200 | 47.01 | 4.61 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,800 | 39.88 | 3.69 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,500 | 39.06 | 3.72 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,600 | 34.61 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 47.01 | 4.61 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,500 | 39.06 | 3.72 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,800 | 39.88 | 3.69 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $7,900 | 28.28 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 13.91 | 3.16 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,800 | 13.82 | 3.64 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,300 | 13.00 | 3.94 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,600 | 12.52 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,700 | 11.27 | 4.18 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
| Willie MacIver | ATH | $2,200 | 8.78 | 3.99 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,300 | 13.00 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 13.62 | 4.13 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 13.56 | 3.88 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.21 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 11.19 | 4.14 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 13.62 | 4.13 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 13.56 | 3.88 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 14.34 | 4.10 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 13.35 | 3.42 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 12.87 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 14.34 | 4.10 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 11.81 | 3.81 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,800 | 10.14 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,400 | 13.25 | 3.90 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,000 | 12.97 | 4.32 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 11.53 | 2.88 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.45 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,000 | 12.97 | 4.32 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,400 | 13.25 | 3.90 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,300 | 8.79 | 3.82 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,900 | 10.97 | 3.78 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 18.47 | 4.51 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,300 | 15.53 | 3.61 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.34 | 3.74 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 14.89 | 3.17 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,100 | 14.34 | 4.63 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,600 | 13.66 | 2.97 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,800 | 13.53 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,100 | 14.34 | 4.63 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 12.94 | 4.62 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 18.47 | 4.51 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,500 | 10.83 | 4.33 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,200 | 9.18 | 4.17 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 12.67 | 4.09 |
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.