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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,200 | 18.83 | 2.05 |
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $7,000 | 16.19 | 2.31 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $7,500 | 15.31 | 2.04 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $8,200 | 13.04 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $7,000 | 16.19 | 2.31 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,200 | 18.83 | 2.05 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $7,500 | 15.31 | 2.04 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,000 | 11.70 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 10.87 | 2.53 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,100 | 8.91 | 2.17 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.57 | 2.16 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,400 | 7.42 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 10.87 | 2.53 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,400 | 7.42 | 2.18 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,100 | 8.91 | 2.17 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.57 | 2.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 10.87 | 2.53 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,200 | 9.46 | 2.25 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,800 | 9.32 | 1.94 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,100 | 8.91 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 10.87 | 2.53 |
| Carlos Santana | ARI | $2,200 | 5.23 | 2.38 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.36 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,200 | 9.46 | 2.25 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.29 | 1.79 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | KC | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.29 | 1.79 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.57 | 1.70 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.41 | 1.96 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,900 | 8.96 | 1.83 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,400 | 8.36 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $2,300 | 5.75 | 2.50 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.41 | 1.96 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,400 | 8.36 | 1.90 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,900 | 8.96 | 1.83 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,000 | 8.47 | 1.69 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,200 | 7.56 | 1.80 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,300 | 6.97 | 1.62 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 6.64 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,600 | 6.52 | 2.51 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,200 | 6.40 | 2.00 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 6.64 | 1.90 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,200 | 7.56 | 1.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.71 | 1.99 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 10.56 | 1.82 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.43 | 1.66 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 9.54 | 1.77 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | NYM | $4,700 | 8.33 | 1.77 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $3,400 | 8.27 | 2.43 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,000 | 8.07 | 2.69 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,500 | 7.74 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,000 | 6.38 | 3.19 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,000 | 8.07 | 2.69 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $3,400 | 8.27 | 2.43 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,800 | 6.55 | 2.34 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $3,000 | 6.76 | 2.25 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $3,100 | 6.89 | 2.22 |
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.